Continuous Improvement Engineer

Modine Manufacturing Company; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company paid match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence across plant sites. This role involves deploying lean transformation initiatives, leading CI workstreams, and implementing CI tools such as value-stream mapping and kaizen. Strong candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, and robust knowledge of lean practices. The position offers benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement or operational excellence.
• Proven experience supporting plant startups or transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools and CI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deploy 80/20 Lean transformation initiatives.
• Lead the CI workstream on cross-functional programs.
• Identify and eliminate waste in processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Lean tools

Six Sigma methodologies

Facilitation skills

Analytical skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CI software or digital tools

Job description

Company Overview

Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission‑critical applications for more than 100 years. Our purpose of engineering a cleaner, healthier world drives continuous evolution of technologies that provide heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments deliver systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, and operates across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit modine.com.

Position Overview

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead plays a key role in driving operational excellence across new and existing plant sites. As a workstream lead within the Program Management Office (PMO), this individual will be deployed to startup facilities to implement CI tools, processes, and cultural practices that support scalable, efficient operations. The CI Lead works closely with cross‑functional teams within the plant to embed lean principles, standard work, and problem‑solving methodologies into the launch and ramp‑up phases of new programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy 80/20 Lean transformation initiatives.
• Lead the CI workstream on cross‑functional programs and projects, representing CI in organizational goals.
• Implement CI tools and frameworks such as value‑stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, and standard work at plant sites.
• Align CI deliverables with program milestones and operational readiness.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build CI capability across plant teams.
• Identify and eliminate waste in processes, systems, and workflows to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Support development of performance dashboards and metrics to track CI impact.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide feedback to CI Director Leadership on lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence.
• Proven experience supporting plant startups or transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools, Six Sigma methodologies, and CI frameworks.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and change‑management skills.
• Ability to travel to plant sites as needed to support program deployment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience with CI software or digital tools preferred.

Benefits

• Health & Well‑being
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Day one new hire orientation and benefits package.
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 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.

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 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 and long‑term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, HSA and more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon hiring.