Engineering Manager - Design

Modine Manufacturing Company; Buena Vista (VA); On-site; USD 138,700 - 194,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental & vision insurance

401k Retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Buena Vista, Virginia, is searching for a Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of product design engineers. The manager will oversee the development of innovative thermal solutions, enforce engineering standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with significant experience leading design engineering projects, preferably in the HVAC industry. This role emphasizes technical leadership and continuous improvement, supported by a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of design engineering experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in HVAC industry product design preferred.
• Proven capability to manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of product design engineers for product validation.
• Establish and enforce engineering design standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team development

Technical standards enforcement

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 Design Engineering Manager for the Modine Heating business leads a team of product design engineers to develop and validate high-quality physical and thermal solutions aligned with the organization's objectives. This role provides both hands‑on people leadership and deep technical oversight, maintaining rigorous standards for product design, modeling, and simulation throughout the product lifecycle. Partnering closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, this leader drives the conversion of customer requirements into robust, innovative product designs, removes execution barriers for their team, and actively mentors engineering talent to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for the Modine Heating business, establishing and enforcing engineering design standards, processes, and documentation practices; review and approve engineering deliverables, designs, and technical decisions.
• Collaborate with product management, operations, quality, and sales/marketing to align technical/design deliverables with business goals.
• Manage 3 distinct but related teams: product development engineers, drafting & standards personnel, and laboratory test technicians.
• Oversee product development process; planning and prioritizing resources, fostering the pursuit of technical excellence, and pushing for innovative, stakeholder‑pleasing solutions (i.e., easy to make, delight the customer, sustainable, profitable).
• Maintain industry relationships to stay informed on technological developments and investigations around commercial/industrial heating strategies.
• Develop design engineering talent, preparing for our future through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and developing engineering staff.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and risk reduction; monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics, risks, and progress to senior leadership.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required. Master's degree, MBA, Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or leadership certifications preferred.
• 8-10+ years of progressive design engineering experience, including at least 3-5 years in a people management or technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design engineering teams and deliver complex technical projects.
• 5+ years in HVAC industry product design preferred.
• 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.

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

The estimated base salary range for this position is $138,700 - $194,500. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

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.