Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the Company

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 this 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.

About the Role

The primary responsibility of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is to solve problems. This role investigates alternative solutions for given projects, develops cost information for each, and, depending on the magnitude of the project, takes it to the phase of execution or recommends the best solution to the department head. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer designs equipment or, when necessary, specifies equipment to satisfy manufacturing needs. The manufacturing problems that confront the position vary in complexity from a minor change in a manufacturing process to a major modification of an existing facility or the installation of new machinery or equipment.

On major projects, such as the set-up of a large or complex piece of equipment authorized for purchase or transferred from another plant, the position works with personnel from Operating Group or Corporate headquarters who may be attached to the project. The position contributes to each phase of the installation, set-up, debugging, implementation, and training. On a project assignment, the position is the liaison between the plant and operating group staff. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer may be assigned to special projects such as new model launches to integrate new products into manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing problems and develop alternative approaches to their solution.
• Evaluate solutions for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Seek to improve manufacturing processes by developing awareness of state-of-the-art in mechanical and electrical technology.
• Keep Manufacturing Engineering Manager informed of the status of assigned projects.
• As required by the project, write tool orders and material requisitions and explain the specific needs to tool and material vendors. If tooling work is done internally, explain the need to the department Supervisor for build or repair of required tooling.
• Coordinate AFE's for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSME or BSEE preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in a related technical field.
• Work independently of management on multiple projects of varying levels of complexity and magnitude.
• Take initiative in project approaches and practical experience gained from past assignments to solve problems.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or other AutoCAD packages.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Experience with APQP to support launching projects.
• A strong mechanical background, particularly with automated manufacturing equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of Windows computer systems with the ability to configure systems for machine interface and network communication.

Benefits

Health & Well-being

• Day One competitive health, dental, and 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 with 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.