Quality Manager

Modine; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Modine in Minnesota seeks a Quality Manager – Plant Operations to lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across the manufacturing plant. You will drive ISO 9001 compliance, implement Six Sigma and CIP programs, and mentor quality engineers to optimize processes and reduce defects.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain to ensure NDAs and regulatory requirements are met, while fostering a culture of accountability and ownership in quality across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing (HVAC/refrigeration preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ASHRAE standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership in quality teams and strategic initiatives.
• Expertise in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and advanced quality methods.
• Hands-on experience with welding, brazing, assembly, and testing.
• Proficiency in quality data analysis tools (Minitab/JMP).
• Excellent communication and leadership with cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant quality strategy aligned with business goals and customer requirements.
• Manage QMS to ensure ISO 9001 compliance and industry standards.
• Oversee quality improvements reducing defects, scrap, and rework via data-driven methods.
• Lead RCCA, CAPA, and CIP to address recurring issues.
• Implement SPC, FMEA, and DOE to drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to enhance DFM and NPI quality.
• Develop and mentor the quality team of engineers and technicians.
• Drive supplier quality initiatives including audits and CAPA.
• Monitor KPI’s and report insights to plant leadership.
• Serve as liaison for customer quality concerns and audits.

Skills

Quality leadership

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

SPC software

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.
• Manage 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?

• 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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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.