Industrial Engineer

Modine Manufacturing Company; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supporting operations. You will own mid-sized projects, analyze production performance, and implement changes to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize throughput.

The role requires hands-on experience with Lean/Six Sigma in a high-volume environment, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, Minitab, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in process mapping, time studies, capacity modeling, and data analysis.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge with demonstrated application.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Excel, Visio, Minitab, SQL/PowerBI, ERP systems.
• Strong project coordination, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume or fast-scaling manufacturing environment with evolving processes

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing and logistics processes to improve throughput, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Deploy Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies in a high-mix, engineered equipment manufacturing environment.
• Audit and ensure sustainment of standards through time studies and standard work.
• Support manufacturing system design, including line layout, takt time development, staffing models, and capacity planning for production.
• Participate in new equipment installation, factory layout planning, and production readiness.
• Create and maintain Value Stream Maps and manufacturing plant layouts.
• Lead the identification, scoping, and execution of projects to improve production efficiency and throughput with cross-functional teams.
• Provide training required to complete improvement efforts.
• Review manufacturing defects and rework to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Identify problems, analyze data, and execute process improvements to drive safety, ergonomics, quality, and performance.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to implement scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Advocate safety and adhere to policies across plant operations.

Skills

Process mapping

Time studies

Capacity modeling

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Visio

Minitab

SQL/PowerBI

ERP systems

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 Industrial Engineer will drive operational efficiency, process design, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supporting operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a high volume, growth-oriented environment and is ready to take ownership of mid-sized projects with moderate supervision. This role will drive process improvement through quantitative assessment of current production performance and execute change to improve quality, reduce cost, optimize throughput, and develop manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing and logistics processes to improve throughput, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Deploy Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies in a high-mix, engineered equipment manufacturing environment.
• Conduct time studies, define manufacturing costs, and develop standard work and manufacturing documentation (Work Instructions, Operational Method Sheets, routings, etc.). Audit and ensure sustainment of standards.
• Support manufacturing system design, including line layout, takt time development, staffing models, and capacity planning for production.
• Participate in new equipment installation, factory layout planning, and production readiness activities.
• Create and maintain Value Stream Maps and manufacturing plant layouts.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles like Kaizen, 8-Waste Reduction, Visual Management, SMED, One piece flow, A3 and 8D problem-solving, 5S, TPM principles etc. while working on process improvement projects.
• Lead the identification, scoping, and execution of projects to improve production efficiency and throughput, in collaboration with supervisors, area managers, engineers, and other team members.
• Initiate, lead, and provide training required to effectively complete improvement efforts.
• Review manufacturing defects and rework to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify problems, analyze data, and execute process improvements to drive safety, workplace ergonomics, coating quality, operational performance, capital utilization, demand attainment, warehousing, and logistics strategies.
• Resource Allocation: Optimize staffing levels, equipment utilization, and resource allocation to align with production goals.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data analysis to make informed decisions and continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing area managers and supervisors to sustain improvements.
• Participate in MDI (Manage for Daily Improvement) activities that include daily communication meetings, department performance monitoring and problem solving.
• Develop and maintain positive work relationships with individuals in all organizational levels, both internally and externally to the plant.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, IT, Supply Chain, and Quality to implement scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Actively advocate behavior-based safety in all aspects of plant operations, adhere to company and site-specific safety policies, practices, and programs.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3 or more years of Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in process mapping, time studies, capacity modeling, and data analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles with demonstrated application.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Visio, Minitab, SQL / PowerBI, ERP systems.
• Strong project coordination, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume or fast-scaling manufacturing environment with evolving processes

TRAVEL:

• Up to 5% domestic and international travel

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.