Engineering Manager

Modine Manufacturing Company; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Short term disability

Long term disability

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers, providing both people leadership and technical oversight across the engineering lifecycle.

You will collaborate with product, operations, quality, and program management to align technical deliverables with business goals, while driving continuous improvements in quality, efficiency, and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex projects.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience in regulated, manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff through coaching and career development.
• Plan and oversee engineering activities to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide technical oversight for design, analysis, development, and implementation.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, processes, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree / PE 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.

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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.