Sustaining Engineer

Modine Manufacturing Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Calgary, Canada, is seeking an engineer to lead post-launch activities, conduct VA/VE studies, and own ECR/ECO processes. You will implement DFMs, support CAD/DFM updates, and partner with operations, quality, and suppliers.

Requirements include a engineering degree with 1–3+ years of experience (or a master's), knowledge of DFM/DFA, Lean CI mindset, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering or related discipline with 1-3+ years engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
• CI mindset with Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and cross-functional work.
• HVAC industry experience or heat transfer, including sheet metal design.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems.
• Familiarity with ECR/ECO processes.
• Safety-first design ethics to reduce hazards.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-launch engineering activities for design updates and manufacturability improvements.
• Evaluate & estimate VA/VE changes to reduce costs and improve DFMs.
• Own end-to-end VA/VE design updates with ECR/ECO oversight, BOM release and initial production trials.
• Drive factory floor troubleshooting and 8D root cause analyses with operations and quality teams.
• Collaborate on CAD & DFM updates with designers and drafts teams.
• Facilitate multi-site and supplier collaboration.
• Travel domestically or internationally up to 15%.

Skills

Post-Launch Eng

VA/VE analysis

ECR/ECO processes

8D root cause

CAD & DFM

Cross-functional comms

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Master's in engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Position Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Post-Launch Engineering Activities: Coordinate and execute engineering activities for design updates and manufacturability improvements in production.
• Evaluate & Estimate VA/VE Changes: Conduct preliminary design feasibility studies, technical reviews, and engineering evaluations to support VA/VE cost reductions and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) improvements.
• Implement Engineering Change: Own the end-to-end execution of approved VA/VE design updates, including ECR/ECO approval oversight, drawing and BOM release, and initial production trials.
• Drive Factory Floor Troubleshooting & 8D Root Cause Analysis: Partner directly with operations and quality teams to rapidly troubleshoot daily manufacturing roadblocks, utilizing structured 8D methodology to identify root causes, implement immediate containment actions, and design permanent corrective/preventative engineering solutions.
• Collaborate on CAD & DFM Updates: Partner closely with designers and drafting teams to develop and refine detailed 3D CAD models and drawings, ensuring updates are optimized for assembly and fabrication.
• Facilitate Multi-Site & Supplier Collaboration: Serve as the technical bridge interfacing between operations, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to resolve day-to-day operations and design-related issues.
• Travel: Travel domestically or internationally up to 15% (primarily to manufacturing facilities, supplier sites, or customer installations for troubleshooting and validation).

Required Education & Qualifications

• A degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 1-3+ years engineering experience, or a master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• An understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA)
• A continuous improvement (CI) mindset and familiarity with Lean Manufacturing
• Strong analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally
• Prior experience with heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, or other HVAC industry experience, including cosmetic or structural sheet metal design
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Request and Change Order processes
• Safety-First design ethics with a commitment to reducing workplace hazards through design

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. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.