Engineering Manager

Modine Manufacturing Company; Jefferson City (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers, overseeing technical strategy and execution. The role focuses on people leadership, resource allocation, and maintaining engineering standards across projects.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to prioritize work, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while developing engineering talent for future needs.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 3–5 years in people management or technical leadership.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex technical projects.
• Strong technical background relevant to the organization’s engineering discipline(s).
• Experience balancing multiple concurrent initiatives and prioritizing work.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee engineering activities to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Provide technical oversight for design, analysis, development, and implementation efforts.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, processes, and documentation practices.
• Collaborate with product, operations, quality, and program management to align deliverables with goals.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and technical decisions.
• Manage resource allocation, workload balancing, and capacity planning.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on quality, efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Monitor and report performance metrics, risks, and progress to senior leadership.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for the engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Budgeting

Resource management

Communication

Risk management

Engineering background

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or PE licensure preferred

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

The Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers to deliver high-quality technical solutions aligned with organizational and project objectives. This role provides both people leadership and technical oversight, ensuring effective execution across the engineering lifecycle. The Engineering Manager partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize work, allocate resources, and remove execution barriers. This position plays a critical role in developing engineering talent, maintaining standards, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff through coaching, performance management, and career development planning.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee engineering activities to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Provide technical oversight for design, analysis, development, and implementation efforts.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, processes, and documentation practices.
• Collaborate with product, operations, quality, and program management to align technical deliverables with business goals.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, designs, and technical decisions.
• Manage resource allocation, workload balancing, and capacity planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Monitor and report performance metrics, risks, and progress to senior leadership.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for the engineering team.

Required Education & Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 3–5 years in a people management or technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex technical projects.
• Strong technical background relevant to the organization’s engineering discipline(s).
• Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives and balancing competing priorities.
• Proven capability to establish and enforce engineering standards and best practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, and resource management.
• Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs related to cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Experience operating within regulated, manufacturing, technology, or industrial environments preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
• Master’s degree, MBA, Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or leadership certifications 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.

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.