For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Position Description
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a strategic technical leadership role responsible for driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM) excellence across the manufacturing location. This position ensures that manufacturing processes are optimized for efficiency, quality, and scalability, while embedding core technical competencies and fostering cross-functional collaboration between engineering and operations.
Key Responsibilities
DFM Leadership & Strategy:
- Champion DFM principles across product development and manufacturing teams.
- Lead early design reviews to influence part geometry, material selection, and joining methods for optimal manufacturability.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive DFM playbook including best practices, lessons learned, and standard guidelines.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability is considered from concept through production.
- Drive initiatives that reduce complexity, improve assembly efficiency, and minimize cost and risk.
- For product targeted for production at multiple locations provide input and guidance to align with consistent manufacturing processes across the production facilities while looking at opportunities to optimize equipment capacity.
- Evaluate and promote the adoption of new manufacturing technologies to enhance production capabilities and reduce costs.
- Lead manufacturing feasibility studies for new product introductions (NPI) to ensure a smooth transition from design to full-scale production.
Site-Level Responsibilities:
- Mentor and develop technical teams in core manufacturing processes such as assembly, testing, stamping, forming, and welding.
- Drive continuous improvement through process audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using a structured approach.
- Support capital equipment specification and procurement with a DFM lens.
- Oversee product and process development activities, ensuring alignment with global standards and risk management protocols.
- Approve change requests (CRs) and internal deviations as applicable.
- Work with facility ME Managers to develop and manage the capital expense (CapEx) budget for new manufacturing equipment and process improvement projects.
- Ensure all manufacturing processes and equipment adhere to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards and regulations.
Regional Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with design teams to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability.
- Driving DFM principles early in the product development cycle to reduce cost, complexity, and production risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic manufacturing initiatives across North America sites.
- Standardizing best practices across teams and locations
- Collaborate with sourcing and supply chain teams to inform make-or-buy decisions based on manufacturability, cost, and strategic fit.
- Implement and support process auditing strategies to ensure compliance and performance.
- Partner with the Quality organization to establish robust process controls and inspection methods, reducing defect rates, and improving product quality.
Standard Work & Cadence:
- Participate in regular technical mentoring sessions and process development meetings.
- Lead launch reviews and product/process development reviews.
- Track and report metrics related to DFM impact, launch performance, and process capability.
- Participate to Gate reviews
- Be proficient with manufacturing process documentation creation and maintenance:
- Process Flow Diagrams
- PFMEA
- CP
- Work Instructions
Reporting Structure:
- This role will reports solid-line to Global Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Required Education & Qualifications
BS in Engineering
o Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering Degree Preferred..
o 8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience with time spent in a manufacturing facility desired
o Previous Manufacturing Engineering Management experience beneficial.
Why Choose Modine?
Health & Well-being:
- Day One
- Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- After 90 days of continuous employment
- Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
- 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
- Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Short Term Disability (company paid)
- Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive time-off policies
- Tuition Reimbursement
To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be [minimum amount – maximum amount]. The specific offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
