Quality Manager

Modine Manufacturing Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is seeking a Quality Manager – Plant Operations to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

You will develop strategic quality initiatives, manage compliance with ISO 9001/ASHRAE, mentor a team of quality engineers, and partner with production, engineering, and supply chain to drive plant-wide quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ASHRAE standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership experience in managing quality teams and driving strategic quality initiatives.
• Expertise in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and advanced quality methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with welding, brazing, assembly, and testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience in 8D problem-solving, FMEA, SPC, and DOE.
• Proficiency in quality data analysis tools (i.e. Minitab, JMP, or similar).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the plant’s quality strategy, aligning it with business goals and customer requirements.
• Mange the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ASHRAE standards, and other industry regulations.
• Oversee plant-wide quality improvement initiatives, reducing defects, scrap, and rework through data-driven methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCCA), corrective actions (CA), and continuous improvement (CIP) to address recurring quality issues.
• Implement and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE) to drive process improvements.
• Work closely with engineering, and production teams to enhance Design For Manufacturability (DFM) and ensure new product introduction (NPI) meets quality standards.
• Lead and develop the quality team, providing coaching, training, and mentorship to quality engineers and technicians.
• Drive supplier quality initiatives, including supplier audits, corrective actions, and process capability improvements.
• Monitor and report on key quality performance indicators (KPI’s), providing insights and recommendation to plant leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison for customer quality concerns, third-party audits, and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to foster a culture of quality ownership and accountability across all plant functions.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001

ASHRAE standards

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

8D problem solving

FMEA

SPC

DOE

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Quality Management

Tools

Minitab

JMP

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 Quality Manager – Plant Operations is responsible for leading the quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts within the manufacturing plant. This role ensures that all products meet customer, industry, and regulatory standards while driving a culture of quality excellence. The Quality Manager will develop and implement strategic quality initiatives, oversee compliance programs, and lead a team of quality engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing processes and minimize defects. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires close collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure plant-wide quality improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the plant’s quality strategy, aligning it with business goals and customer requirements.
• Mange the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ASHRAE standards, and other industry regulations.
• Oversee plant-wide quality improvement initiatives, reducing defects, scrap, and rework through data-driven methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCCA), corrective actions (CA), and continuous improvement (CIP) to address recurring quality issues.
• Implement and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design of Experiments (DOE) to drive process improvements.
• Work closely with engineering, and production teams to enhance Design For Manufacturability (DFM) and ensure new product introduction (NPI) meets quality standards.
• Lead and develop the quality team, providing coaching, training, and mentorship to quality engineers and technicians.
• Drive supplier quality initiatives, including supplier audits, corrective actions, and process capability improvements.
• Monitor and report on key quality performance indicators (KPI’s), providing insights and recommendation to plant leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison for customer quality concerns, third-party audits, and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to foster a culture of quality ownership and accountability across all plant functions.

Required Education & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably in HVAC, refrigeration, or industrial equipment production.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ASHRAE standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership experience in managing quality teams and driving strategic quality initiatives or strong experience indirectly leading teams.
• Expertise in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and advanced quality methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as welding, brazing, assembly, and testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with experience in 8D problem-solving, FMEA, SPC, and DOE.
• Proficiency in quality data analysis tools (i.e. Minitab, JMP, or similar).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

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.

The salary range for this position is estimated in good faith to be $120k-$145k. 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.