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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 Senior Quality Engineer supports data-driven quality projects and ensures the plant Quality Management System (QMS) requirements are established, implemented, and maintained as planned, and reports on its performance.

Like any manufacturing environment, Modine Buena Vista is fast-paced and production-driven. The company is actively listening and evolving — making it an exciting time to join and help shape the future.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Quality Manager in developing and deploying the plant QMS and ensure its alignment with the Modine Global Quality Management System.
  • Report on the QMS status, recommend, and implement on-going QMS improvements. Help to define, execute, and improve processes owned by the Quality Department.
  • Using the Global 8D system (Prism Portal), facilitate plant-wide corrective and preventive action and problem resolution of customer complaints, field failures, internal First Pass Yield quality issues, internal and external audit findings, and supplier issues to ensure prompt and effective responses.
  • Conduct failure analysis of field service issues and any returns from the customer for failure confirmation, root cause and corrective actions. Report results to the appropriate internal and external groups.
  • Participate in quality planning for the products and processes of the plant. Take action to work with other plant departments as needed to improve customer quality issues. Maintain positive relationships with customers.
  • Exercise authority to prevent shipment of non-conforming products.
  • Work closely with cross-functional staff to develop strategy and promote long term success of the facility.
  • Identify and collect data on manufacturing scrap for root cause discovery and implement temporary and permanent countermeasures on a timely basis. Preventing quality escapes to the customer is necessary!
  • Work with the Quality Manager to develop and implement personal Annual Performance Objectives (part of the employee Performance Process) that support the organization’s strategic objectives.
  • Become an “expert” on the Modine Quality System and customer requirements and work with others to ensure compliance.
  • Assist with the development of Work Instructions for quality and production personnel to assure they support quality requirements.
  • Design, install, and evaluate quality process sampling systems, procedures, and appropriate statistical techniques using Minitab statistical software.
  • Review newly introduced and changed Specifications through the Change Request procedure (Design, Engineering, Process, Quality, etc.). Revise plant quality requirements to reflect the new or changed requirements.
  • Establish, monitor, analyze, and report on the major quality indicators for the plant. Utilize accepted capability indicators (PPM, FPY, etc.).
  • Conduct internal audits of products, processes, and systems, identify and follow-up on areas for improvement, and assist with the implementation and follow-up of corrective action.
  • Coordinate, direct, and participate in process audits of plant manufacturing operations using Modine Layer Process Auditing procedure.

Required Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or related quality experience.
  • Practical experience in quality system implementation and auditing, and knowledge of ISO 9001.
  • Solid project management skills to manage several projects at once.
  • Proficiency in problem solving skills (8D, PDCA, 5-Why, Cause/Effect)
  • Experience with core quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, MSA, etc.
  • Experience with control plans and control plan development.
  • Prior experience working in a lean manufacturing environment would be highly beneficial.

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.