Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Job Posting Location: Owatonna, MN
Posting Start Date: 8/11/26
Req Id: 9464
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite
Position DescriptionPosition Summary:Manage and coordinate manufacturing processes and manufacturing engineering activities. Confer and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations Teams. Develop and continuously improve manufacturing methods, tools and processes.
Results Statement:Results expected are safe, on-time, cost effective, quality processes that meet profit margin goals and design criteria. Standardization of manufacturing processes across product lines to achieve labor variances that are statistically within control. Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to reduce labor. Manufacturing documentation of processes used for training of Best Practices.
Key Responsibilities Managerial:- Work with Leadership Team to develop annual manufacturing engineering business goals.
- Manage the manufacturing engineering budget within targets identified with the objective of maximizing efficiencies at minimal cost.
- Prepare routine updates of goals and objectives.
- Manage performance of the department against approved objectives.
- Lead the development of manufacturing processes necessary to produce the product.
- Develop standard work processes that provide the basis for labor estimation.
- Prepare recommendations or purchase requisitions on major decisions such as new equipment, changes in technology used, process innovations or modifications, department staffing levels, etc.
- Conduct meetings and provide communications to keep staff properly informed and coordinated about company and department plans, operations, and changes.
- Assure effective coordination of people and information flow with other departments in the company and people/organizations outside the company with whom there is a need to do so.
Safety:.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's safety and environmental policies and programs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventative actions to eliminate hazards.
- Oversee environmental reporting, permitting, and waste management programs.
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments; prepare detailed reports for leadership.
- Manage the work performance of direct reports through communicating performance expectations, providing performance feedback and reviews, and coaching to help improve performance.
Supervisory:- Hold staff accountable to systems and procedures.
- Manage the work performance of direct reports through communicating performance expectations, providing performance feedback and reviews, and coaching to help improve performance.
- Provide work related counseling and direction for assigned personnel and help mentor successors.
- Mentor and develop technical expertise within the department and influence its development in other areas of the company.
- Ensure that direct reports follow Safety Program principles and requirements.
- Provide answers to questions that arise within the department.
- Ensure that the Manufacturing Engineering functions maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Develops and implements a program (in coordination with Personnel) of ongoing training and development for Manufacturing Engineering Department team members.
Required Education & Qualifications Education:- B.S. Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or other related field. Master's Degree highly desirable.
- Coursework and recurrent training in management and supervision.
- Coursework and seminars in manufacturing operations and quality systems.
Experience and Knowledge:- A minimum of five years management experience overseeing at least one department of manufacturing engineering management, managing budgets, and working with other managers in a manufacturing operation to deliver a quality product on time profitably is strongly desired.
- Minimum of five years experience in Manufacturing Engineering in related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing industry that utilizes a quality system.
- Sound knowledge in Good Manufacturing Practices and manufacturing methods in the HVAC industry is desired.
- Sound knowledge and past experience in desiccant and refrigeration manufacturing methods is desired.
- Solid understanding of ERP and CAD/CAM software systems.
Capabilities:
- Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills for handling a variety of challenging personnel situations on a routine basis.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting information to individuals, small work groups, or the entire company.
- Strong computer and 3D CAD system skills.
- Characteristics:
- High work commitment and standards of excellence.
- Commitment to teamwork and cooperation with other departments.
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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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be [minimum amount - maximum amount]. The specific offer will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.
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.
