Manufacturing Engineer Job Owatonna area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

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

Position Description

Responsible for the development, characterization, and improvement of complex manufacturing processes and techniques used within CDI Manufacturing; the position owns the development and implementation of process and product level work instructions and plays a key role in training the personnel using them; provides day-to-day technical support to Manufacturing and works as a liaison between Manufacturing & the Product Development Team throughout all product development phases.

Key Responsibilities

Technical:

Utilizes the DMAIC process and Lean Six Sigma Tools in the pursuit of continuous improvement

Function as the key person responsible for developing detailed Work Instructions for manufacturing processes and product assembly.

Play a key role in supporting the manufacturing production area in implementation and training of personnel in the use of Work Instructions for manufacturing processes and product assembly.

Provide the highest-level technical support to Manufacturing operations and work as a liaison between Manufacturing, Engineering & the Product Development Team.

Seek design for manufacturability as a key participant on product development projects.

Participate with the Product Development Team, Quality, Warranty or Customer Service Team, Materials Team, and Accounting Processes in identifying and implementing cost reduction efforts associated with current products and components.

Achieve cost reductions through alternative manufacturing practices, tooling and equipment alternatives, and process simplification.

Propose opportunities and organize and lead cost reduction team initiatives as appropriate
Work collaboratively with the Product Development Team, Quality, Warranty or Customer Service Team, and Materials Team groups to select material, process, and design alternatives.

Oversee the perpetuation and integrity of CDI Manufacturing Standards and Best Practices.

Prepare Engineering Change Order (ECO) actions related to change proposals.
Train others on the use and maintenance of the knowledge base.
Conduct research as appropriate to enhance the value of the data and tools.

Required Education & Qualifications

Education:

B.S.M.E. degree, or a B.S. degree with a concentration of coursework in Industrial Technology, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering;
Masters Degree highly desirable.

Minimum of three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience and advanced engineering education required.

Strong training, understanding and experience in modern manufacturing techniques, i.e. Lean, 5S, Constraint Theory Management, Six Sigma.

Experience:

Strong, multi-year experience in New Product Introduction.

Familiar with a wide range of fabrication processes and manufacturing processes associated with a system level final assembly and test facility; outsourcing experience preferred.

Must have experience with process capabilities studies.

Experience in capital appropriation evaluation and analysis.

Manufacturing and process quality experience.

Understand blue prints and drawings.

Six Sigma green/black belt or Lean Manufacturing courses or certification preferred.

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…