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 11000 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
Modine Manufacturing Company is expanding its Data Center Cooling manufacturing footprint and is hiring an Industrial Engineer II to support the start-up ramp-up and scaling of operations at our new Grand Prairie Texas facility. This role will play a critical part in building efficient safe and scalable manufacturing systems for data center chiller products enabling Modines continued leadership in advanced thermal management solutions.
The Industrial Engineer II will drive operational efficiency process design and continuous improvement across manufacturing and logistics operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a dynamic growth-oriented environment and is ready to take ownership of mid-sized projects with moderate supervision.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyze design and optimize manufacturing and logistics processes to improve throughput productivity and resource utilization, including during new line launch and production ramp. • Support manufacturing system design including line layout takt time development staffing models and capacity planning for production. • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to resolve production quality safety and material flow issues. • Deploy Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies in a high-mix engineered equipment manufacturing environment. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations Manufacturing Engineering Facilities IT Supply Chain and Quality to implement scalable production-ready solutions. • Develop and maintain standard work process documentation and training materials to support safe repeatable and scalable operations. • Utilize data analytics time studies and performance metrics, e.g. throughput direct labor efficiency OEE, to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. • Participate in new equipment installation factory layout planning and production readiness activities. • Ensure compliance with safety environmental and quality standards throughout manufacturing operations. • Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste improve flow and stabilize quality during ramp and steady-state production.
Required Education & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering or related field. 3 or more years of Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience preferably supporting manufacturing operations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency in process mapping time studies capacity modeling and data analysis. • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles with demonstrated application on the shop floor. • Strong project coordination communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Ability to work effectively in a start-up or fast-scaling manufacturing environment with evolving processes. • Experience supporting new facility start-ups production ramps or major expansions. • Background in engineered-to-order or configurable equipment manufacturing such as HVAC chillers or capital equipment. • Hands-on experience developing standard work and operator training during early production phases.
Why Choose Modine
Health & Well-being
• Day One: Competitive health dental & vision insurance coverage • Employee Assistance Program EAP • 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 FSAShort Term Disability company paid • Long Term Disability
Work-Life Balance
• Competitive time-off policies • Tuition Reimbursement
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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. However, this position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Modine provides a competitive benefit package which could include paid vacation short term disability 401k 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.