Engineering Manager I

Modine Manufacturing Co.; Buena Vista (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)

Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

401k Retirement plan

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Co. seeks an Engineering Manager for their Heating business in Buena Vista, VA. This vital role encompasses overseeing engineering teams to ensure high-quality technical solutions and leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, 8-10 years of experience, and strong leadership abilities to drive innovation and technical excellence within their teams.

Exceptional benefits, industry relationships, and opportunities for professional growth await qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 3-5 years in a people management or technical leadership role.
• 5+ years in HVAC industry preferred.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives and balancing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for the Modine Heating business, establishing and enforcing engineering standards.
• Manage three distinct but related teams: product development engineers, drafting & standards personnel, and laboratory test technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and risk reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Technical expertise

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Position Description

The Engineering Manager for the Modine Heating business 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

• Serve as a technical expert for the Modine Heating business, establishing and enforcing engineering 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 deliverables with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and risk reduction; monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics, risks, and progress to senior leadership.
• 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 engineering talent, preparing for our future through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and developing engineering staff.

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 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.
• 5+ years in HVAC industry 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.

Why Choose Modine?

• Day One
• 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)
• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

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.