Manufacturing Engineer

Modine Manufacturing Company; Trenton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Trenton, MO is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop cost effective manufacturing methods by analyzing existing processes and installations and evaluating the most efficient solutions to manufacturing problems. The individual will actively participate in the Modine Production System.

The candidate will troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment, design or modify PLC programs, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with electrical engineering knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills including CAD applications (Solid Edge) and other software.
• Practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Improve processes by new electrical control systems and mechanical technology; generate cost savings.
• Lean Manufacturing experience desirable.
• Four year engineering degree with mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• FEMA training to be completed within first 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost effective manufacturing methods by analyzing processes and installations.
• Troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment and processes.
• Participate in Modine Production System initiatives.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering and production areas on projects.
• Design or specify equipment to meet manufacturing requirements; modify PLC programs as needed.
• Assist production across shifts with process improvements and equipment changes.
• Participate in installation, setup, debugging, and training on equipment before production release.

Skills

Analytical skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical & Electrical engineering knowledge

FEMA training

Tools

Solid Edge CAD

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

Develop cost effective manufacturing methods by analyzing existing processes and installations and by evaluating the most efficient solutions to manufacturing problems. Will be responsible for troubleshooting all aspects of PLC controlled equipment. Will actively participate in Modine Production System.

Modine Manufacturing Company in Trenton, MO is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will develop cost effective manufacturing methods by analyzing existing processes and installations and by evaluating the most efficient solutions to manufacturing problems. The individual will actively participate in the Modine Production System.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with all areas of engineering and production to provide the best manufacturing methods, and keeps Manufacturing Engineering Manager abreast of the status of established projects.
• Works with outside vendors or contractors where needed on most projects and with representatives of corporate manufacturing engineering and product engineering when needed.
• Investigates alternative solutions for given projects, and develops cost information for each. Makes recommendations to Manager and responsible for the execution of project.
• Designs equipment when necessary, specifies equipment to satisfy manufacturing requirements. Will trouble-shoot machine control programs, and develop or modify PLC programs where needed.
• As required, will write tool orders and requisition materials explaining the specific needs to outside vendors, the tool room, or other sources to assure the build or repair of required tools.
• Involved in assisting production on all shifts with complex problems through minor changes in a manufacturing process, to a major modification of an existing piece of equipment (mechanical or electrical). This includes the possible recommendation and installation of equipment and process qualification where applicable.
• Assigned to major projects such as the set-up of new pieces of equipment authorized for purchase or transferred from another plant in conjunction with the requirements for the project.
• Will contribute to each phase of the installation, set-up, debugging, implementation, safety and ergonomic review, qualification and training on the equipment before being released to production.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bacehlors Degree in engineering required with Electrical Engineering knowledge
• Strong analytical skills including knowledge of CAD applications (preferably Solid Edge), and other computer based software.
• Maintain a practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Constantly seek to improve processes by developing awareness of new electrical control systems and mechanical technology, and generate cost savings related to the manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles desirable.
• Four year engineering degree required with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering knowledge preferred.
• FEMA training required to be completed within first 12 months of hire.

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.

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.