Product Engineer Lead

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

This position will be onsite in Grand Prairie, TX

The Product Engineering Supervisor reports to the Engineering Manager at the Rockbridge facility. She/he works within the Engineering Department to lead the design chillers manufactured by the Data Center team. This position will be responsible for the leading design of assigned products. He or she is responsible for the supervision of assigned designers and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong background in Chiller Engineering
• Knowledge of Thermodynamics and Fluid dynamics of Chillers
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external personnel
• Sound judgment, tact and diplomacy
• Sound project management skills
• High level of initiative
• Positive work ethic
• Organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analysis and problem solving skills
• She/he shall also have strong communication skills

Responsibilities will include the following as assigned by the Engineering Manager:

• Lead the design & development of new Chiller products or modify existing to meet customer requirements and create supporting documentation based on project scope, market needs and regulatory requirements for the Data Center Vertical.
• Evaluates and designs electromechanical products by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer and materials.
• Manage finite element modeling and structural simulation for the products. Interpret FEA results and recommend design changes/directions to meet product performance requirements.
• Interface with other Modine regions, manufacturing locations, and/or customers to assure a smooth transition from one region to another with global product development.
• Assists the manufacturing team in developing manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
• Support customer applications with heat transfer, energy and/or chiller system designs.
• Review of approval and manufacturing drawing packages.
• Travel to other regions (Leeds, UK) and customer sites if needed (10-15%).
• Develop the chiller design skill set of assigned personnel

Required Education & Qualifications

The minimum requirement is a college graduate in engineering or related technical discipline with 10 \u2013 15 years engineering experience, or a master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, with 8 \u2013 10 years engineering experience. The Product Engineering Supervisor shall have a strong fundamental background and/or experience in chillers, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and psychometrics.

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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