Manufacturing Engineer II

Modine; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)

8 weeks of short term disability leave

4 weeks of paid parental leave

Job summary

Modine is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II for its onsite facility in Jefferson City, MO. The role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes to boost productivity, quality, and cost performance across production operations.

You will lead moderate process improvement initiatives, support new product introductions, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to implement scalable manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• Experience leading process improvement projects with measurable results.
• Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Excel, Minitab or similar analytics tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Analyze production data to identify efficiency, quality, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by validating manufacturability and production readiness.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to equipment, materials, or process variability.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Design and refine production layouts, material flow, and capacity planning models.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, and operations teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate and recommend capital equipment, automation, or tooling improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, control plans, and standardized work.
• Monitor KPIs and validate process changes through data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Job Posting Location: Jefferson City, MO

Posting Start Date: 10/13/26

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?: Onsite

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 Manufacturing Engineer II develops and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance across production operations. This role works with increased independence, leading moderately complex process improvement initiatives and supporting new product introductions. The Manufacturing Engineer II collaborates with engineering, operations, and quality teams to implement scalable and sustainable manufacturing solutions. This position serves as a key technical contributor driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions to support production objectives.
• Analyze production performance data to identify and execute efficiency, quality, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by validating manufacturability and establishing production readiness plans.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues related to equipment, materials, or process variability.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Design and refine production layouts, material flow, and capacity planning models.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, and operations teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate and recommend capital equipment, automation, or tooling improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, control plans, and standardized work.
• Monitor KPIs and validate process changes through data analysis and reporting.

Required Education & Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production support roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, production processes, and industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement projects with measurable results.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar platforms.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and design-for-manufacturability initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Experience working in high-volume, automated, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.

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.

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The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $81,000 - $120,000. The specific offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

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.