Engineering Manager

Job Posting Location: Owatonna, MN

Posting Start Date: 6/9/26

Req Id: 8614

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite

Posted Pay Range: $135,000

Position Description

Are you a visionary engineering leader with a passion for driving innovation and excellence in a manufacturing environment?

Climate by Design International, Inc. (CDI) is a leader in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge custom and pre-engineered desiccant dehumidification and air handling systems. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our talented engineering team. This is a critical role responsible for guiding projects from the initial purchase order through to the manufacturing floor, ensuring the delivery of safe, on-time, and cost-effective quality designs.

At CDI, you will be part of an innovative team dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed and grow. This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role where your contributions will directly shape the future of our products and the success of our company.

If you are ready to steer a high-performing team, standardize and improve design processes, and make a significant impact on our products and our customers, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager, you will provide daily supervision and strategic leadership to the engineering department. You will be instrumental in achieving our corporate goals by overseeing the entire workflow of shop documentation and supporting new product development through design standardization.

• Lead & Mentor: Guide, coach, and manage a diverse team of Mechanical Engineers, Technicians, Designers, and Drafters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Drive Excellence: Oversee the submittal creation process to meet and exceed corporate lead-time and quality goals, ensuring designs are optimized for cost-effectiveness, quality, and manufacturability.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the company's strategic plan, prepare departmental goals and objectives, and monitor performance to ensure alignment with our vision.
• Process Improvement: Champion the continuous improvement of engineering processes, focusing on automation, design standardization, and enhanced productivity.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with sales, manufacturing, and operations teams to support sales requests, troubleshoot post-shipment issues, and drive quality initiatives that reduce costs and improve product reliability.
• Manage Resources: Coordinate engineering schedules, prioritize projects based on sales and capacity, and manage departmental budgets effectively.

Required Education & Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 7 years of management experience overseeing an engineering department within a manufacturing operation.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in capital equipment.
• Sound knowledge and experience with desiccant and refrigeration technology is highly desired.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to develop and build high-performing teams.
• Exceptional technical knowledge and the ability to find high-value solutions for new challenges.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• A customer-focused mindset with an understanding of the principles of excellent customer service.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage high-stress situations calmly and effectively.

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

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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.