Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company Overview

Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission‑critical applications for more than 100 years. Our purpose of engineering a cleaner, healthier world drives continuous evolution of technologies that provide heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments deliver systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants.

Modine is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, and operates across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead plays a key role in driving operational excellence across new and existing plant sites. As a workstream lead within the Program Management Office (PMO), this individual will be deployed to startup facilities to implement CI tools, processes, and cultural practices that support scalable, efficient operations. The CI Lead works closely with cross‑functional teams within the plant to embed lean principles, standard work, and problem‑solving methodologies into the launch and ramp‑up phases of new programs.

• Deploy 80/20 Lean transformation initiatives.
• Lead the CI workstream on cross‑functional programs and projects, representing CI in organizational goals.
• Implement CI tools and frameworks such as value‑stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, and standard work at plant sites.
• Align CI deliverables with program milestones and operational readiness.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build CI capability across plant teams.
• Identify and eliminate waste in processes, systems, and workflows to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Support development of performance dashboards and metrics to track CI impact.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide feedback to CI Director Leadership on lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence.
• Proven experience supporting plant startups or transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools, Six Sigma methodologies, and CI frameworks.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and change‑management skills.
• Ability to travel to plant sites as needed to support program deployment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience with CI software or digital tools preferred.

• Health & Well‑being
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Day one new hire orientation and benefits package.
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k) 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.

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 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 and long‑term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, HSA and more.

Human Resources will provide more detail upon hiring.