Customer: Modine Mfg.
Location: Dallas, TX
Number of Req.: 3
Exp: 8 Years
Ideal Candidate Profile
A hands-on manufacturing professional who has successfully participated in greenfield plant
setups, brownfield expansions, facility relocations, assembly line installations, factory
transfers, or major capacity expansion projects, with the ability to take a manufacturing
operation from concept through full-scale production.
Target Experience: HVAC, Data Centers, Industrial Equipment, Electrical Panels, Automotive,
Heavy Equipment, Consumer Products, Packaging, or General Manufacturing Industries.
Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer – New Plant Setup
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer to lead and support
the planning, design, implementation, and operational launch of new manufacturing
facilities. This role will be responsible for plant layout development, production line design,
process optimization, equipment installation, capacity planning, workflow design, and
production ramp-up activities to ensure a safe, efficient, and scalable manufacturing
operation. The ideal candidate combines strong industrial engineering principles with
hands-on manufacturing experience and a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Plant & Facility Setup
Lead new plant setup projects from concept through production launch.
Develop facility layouts, manufacturing cell layouts, and material flow strategies.
Define equipment placement, utility requirements, workstation design, storage
locations, and production flow.
Coordinate facility readiness activities with Operations, Facilities, EHS, IT, Quality,
and Supply Chain teams.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and start-up activities.
Manufacturing Process Development
Design and implement manufacturing processes for new production lines.
Develop process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and
manufacturing standards.
Establish line balancing, takt time, cycle time, and manpower requirements.
Create Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOMs), routing structures, and process
flow documentation.
Perform process validation and capability studies prior to production launch.
Industrial Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Conduct time studies, work measurement studies, and labor optimization
assessments.
Perform capacity analysis and production throughput modeling.
Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean Manufacturing improvements.
Lead Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, and waste reduction initiatives.
Improve productivity, quality, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.
Production Ramp-Up Support
Support pilot builds, pre-production activities, and production ramp-up.
Establish KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Develop staffing models and operating procedures for production teams.
Monitor launch performance and implement corrective actions to meet production
targets.
Work closely with suppliers and equipment vendors during installation and startup.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer, regulatory, safety, and
quality requirements.
Participate in PFMEA, Process Validation, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis
activities.
Support implementation of ISO standards, Lean Manufacturing, and operational
excellence initiatives.
Collaborate with EHS teams to ensure safe workstation and process design.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting new plant launches, facility expansions,
or production line installations.
Strong knowledge of:
o Plant Layout & Facility Design
o Material Flow Analysis
o Time Studies & Work Measurement
o Line Balancing
o Capacity Planning
o Lean Manufacturing
o Root Cause Analysis
o Continuous Improvement
Experience with manufacturing ERP/MES systems.
Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, Visio, or layout planning software.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience launching greenfield or brownfield manufacturing facilities.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience in automated assembly, HVAC, industrial equipment, automotive, heavy
equipment, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMA, APQP, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control
(SPC).
PMP certification is a plus.
Key Deliverables (First 12 Months)
Completed plant layout and facility workflow design.
Production line design and implementation.
Material flow and warehouse optimization strategy.
SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
Equipment commissioning and validation reports.
Capacity model and manpower planning.
Successful pilot builds and production ramp-up.
Lean manufacturing roadmap with measurable productivity improvements.
Key Skills
Factory Layout & Facility Planning
Manufacturing Process Design
Assembly Line Setup
Capacity Planning
Industrial Engineering
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Value Stream Mapping
Time Studies
Work Measurement
Process Validation
Ergonomics
Material Flow Analysis
Production Ramp-Up
Continuous Improvement
Project Management
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