Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Modine; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Modine is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead (AME) to drive technical readiness and scalability across new plant launches in the Chicago area and nearby sites. You will lead cross-functional PMO workstreams, deploying to startup plants to ensure process, equipment, and layouts meet program requirements.

You'll partner with PMO and project managers to integrate automation, digital manufacturing tools, and lean principles into launch plans while mentoring teams on standard work and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing engineering, process development, or plant launch support.
• Experience with CAD, MES, or other manufacturing systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of automation, digital manufacturing tools, and lean principles.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the AME workstream lead on cross-functional programs and projects, representing manufacturing engineering in PMO planning and execution.
• Deploy to plant sites to support equipment installation, process validation, and layout optimization.
• Partner with PMO teams to ensure manufacturing engineering deliverables are aligned with program timelines and launch goals.
• Lead efforts to integrate automation, digital tools, and advanced technologies into new manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability of new products.
• Support the development of standard work, process documentation, and training materials.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during launch phases, escalating risks as needed.
• Provide feedback to the Manufacturing Excellence Director and PMO leadership on technical readiness and improvement opportunities.

Connaissances

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean principles

Automation tools

Communication

Problem solving

Travel to sites

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Outils

CAD

MES

Description du poste

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Lead (Modular)

Job Posting Location: Chicago, IL, Franklin, WI, Onalaska WI, Racine, WI

Position Description

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Lead is responsible for driving technical readiness and manufacturing scalability across new plant launches. As a workstream lead within the Program Management Office (PMO), this role will be deployed to startup sites to ensure that manufacturing processes, equipment, and layouts meet program requirements and operational standards. The AME Lead will collaborate closely with Program and Project Managers to integrate advanced manufacturing solutions into launch plans. This role requires a technically skilled leader with experience in process engineering, automation, and plant layout optimization, and the ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the AME workstream lead on cross-functional programs and projects, representing manufacturing engineering in PMO planning and execution.
• Deploy to plant sites to support equipment installation, process validation, and layout optimization.
• Partner with PMO teams to ensure manufacturing engineering deliverables are aligned with program timelines and launch goals.
• Lead efforts to integrate automation, digital tools, and advanced technologies into new manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability of new products.
• Support the development of standard work, process documentation, and training materials.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during launch phases, escalating risks as needed.
• Provide feedback to the Manufacturing Excellence Director and PMO leadership on technical readiness and improvement opportunities.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or plant launch support.
• Proven experience in equipment commissioning, process validation, and layout design.
• Strong understanding of automation, digital manufacturing tools, and lean principles.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel to plant sites as needed to support program deployment.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with CAD, MES, or other manufacturing systems preferred.

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

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, 401(k), 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.

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.