Manufacturing Engineer
Gentherm · Trenton, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Gentherm (automotive) in Trenton, MO.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 27 other live manufacturing postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$121k, from 11 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 50%
- New product launch 43%
- Root cause 39%
- ✓ Tooling 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
- Six Sigma 29%
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Gentherm in Trenton
1 other open role at this site.
- Controls Engineer II · Controls
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requirements
with Corporate Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, outside vendors, and contractors as needed.
requirements
to outside vendors, the tool room, or other sources responsible for building or repairing required tools.
- ✓Develop awareness of new electrical control systems and mechanical technologies to improve processes and generate manufacturing cost savings.
Qualifications
- ✓Four-year engineering degree required; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering knowledge is preferred.
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Knowledge of CAD applications, preferably Solid Edge, and other computer-based software.
- ✓Practical knowledge of manufacturing operating systems and mechanical equipment.
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and machine-control programs.
- ✓Ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, vendors, contractors, and other Modine resources.
- ✓Ability to manage projects, evaluate alternatives, prepare cost information, and execute approved solutions.
- ✓FEMA training must be completed within the first 12 months of employment.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Mechanical and Electrical Engineering knowledge.
- ✓Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
- ✓Experience with Solid Edge or a comparable CAD application.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting or modifying PLC programs and industrial equipment controls.
- ✓Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, qualification, and operator training.
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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 .
Manufacturing engineer
Modine Manufacturing Company – Trenton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will develop cost-effective manufacturing methods by analyzing existing processes and installations and evaluating efficient solutions to manufacturing problems. This position is responsible for supporting production, troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, improving manufacturing processes, and actively participating in the Modine Production System.
The Manufacturing Engineer will support projects ranging from minor process changes to major mechanical or electrical equipment modifications, including equipment recommendation, installation, qualification, training, and release to production.
Manufacturing Engineering & Production Support
- •Work with all areas of Engineering and Production to provide effective manufacturing methods and keep the Manufacturing
- •Engineering Manager informed of established project status.
- •Provide technical support to production on all shifts for complex manufacturing problems, ranging from minor process changes to major mechanical or electrical equipment modifications.
- •Maintain practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
- •Actively participate in the Modine Production System and support Lean Manufacturing principles.
Project Management & Cost Analysis
- •Investigate alternative solutions for assigned projects and develop cost information for each option.
- •Make recommendations to management and execute approved projects.
- •Support major projects involving new equipment purchases or equipment transferred from another Modine facility.
- •Coordinate project
Equipment Design, Controls & Tooling
- •Design equipment when necessary and specify equipment that satisfies manufacturing requirements.
- •Troubleshoot machine-control programs and develop or modify PLC programs where needed.
- •Prepare tool orders and material requisitions that clearly communicate
Equipment Installation & Qualification
- •Contribute to each phase of equipment installation, setup, debugging, and implementation.
- •Participate in safety and ergonomic reviews for new or modified equipment.
- •Support equipment and process qualification where applicable.
- •Develop or provide training on equipment before release to production.
Continuous Improvement
- •Analyze existing processes and installations to identify efficient solutions to manufacturing problems.
- •Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and equipment performance.
- •Support continuous improvement through application of Lean Manufacturing principles and the Modine Production System.
Nice to know
- •Work is performed in an office and manufacturing environment.
- •Production support may be required on all shifts during complex manufacturing issues, equipment installation, setup, debugging, qualification, or training.
- •Work may involve interaction with operating equipment, mechanical systems, electrical systems, vendors, contractors, and tool-room resources.