Continous Imrovement Engineer

Job summary

Analyze and improve manufacturing and service processes to increase throughput, reduce waste, optimize resources, and address production or logistics issues. Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, collaborate across functions, maintain process documentation, analyze performance data, and contribute to equipment installations, layout planning, and capacity modeling while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Job details

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com. Position Description The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across manufacturing and service operations. This position focuses on identifying inefficiencies, implementing Lean methodologies, and supporting strategic initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills and experience in process optimization within manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Analyze and improve operational processes to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and optimize resources utilization. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for production and logistics issues. Support the deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Facilities, IT, Logistics, and Operations to implement scalable solutions. Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and training materials. Utilize data analytics tools to monitor performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Participate in new equipment installations, layout planning, and capacity modeling. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. Other job duties as assigned. Required Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Proficiency in process mapping, time studies, and data analysis. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Strong communication and project coordination skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft office package tools including Power Apps and Power Bi 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, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

What you’ll do

Analyze and improve manufacturing and service processes to increase throughput, reduce waste, optimize resources, and address production or logistics issues. Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, collaborate across functions, maintain process documentation, analyze performance data, and contribute to equipment installations, layout planning, and capacity modeling while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, and at least three years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Candidates should have proficiency in process mapping, time studies, and data analysis; working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; strong communication and project coordination skills; and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Power Apps and Power BI.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Short-Term Disability
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Process Mapping · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Process Optimization
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Process Mapping
• Time Studies
• Data Analysis
• Operational Excellence
• Project Coordination
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Standard Work Documentation
• Performance Metrics
• Capacity Modeling
• Microsoft Power Apps
• Microsoft Power BI

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Logistics

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