Job Description

Modineer Co. is owned by Westborne Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private investment firm, Hall Capital, a family-owned investment company located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and a private investor.

Modineer is a leading manufacturer and fabricator of low to medium volume complex metal components and assemblies for the automotive, military, truck/trailer and industrial markets utilizing stamping, roll forming, welding, machining, painting, e-coating, and other specialty processes. Headquartered in Niles, Michigan, Modineer manufactures more than 35 million components per year, has over 800 employees and operates from nine facilities with combined square footage in excess of 700,000 across Michigan, Indiana, and Missouri.

Modineer’s manufacturing capabilities range from high volume metal stampings to laser cut components that are welded into finished assemblies. This wide array of capabilities has resulted in a healthy mix of business from a diverse customer base. The systematic approach to building this diversity starts with the right people and practices. The success of Modineer rests on the performance of their quality people. This has been true for more than seventy years. It will certainly be true for you.

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team!

Job Title:  Program Manager

Reports to: Engineering Manager

FLSA Status:  EXEMPT

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00AM to 5:00PM) extended hours may be required to support business needs

Primary duties and responsibilities: 

• Aid in the technical development of contracts and purchase orders using Modineer internal standards and specifications in conjunction with customer specific requirements.
• Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Develops solutions to program problems.
• Directs the work of others assigned to the program from various departments.
• Ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Travel to other plants occasionally—MI, IN, and MO.
• Effectively interact with employees across all levels of the organization (Sales, Engineering, Program Management, Production, Corporate Management, etc.).
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field is preferred.
• Extensive background in manufacturing, tooling, and engineering, as well as, APQP processes.
• Must be able to read blueprints and be knowledgeable in GD&T
• Strong technology skills (CAD, CNC, Excel, Word, Outlook, Plex, etc.)
• Ability to lead and influence others to achieve targets in a diverse work environment.

Physical environment/working conditions: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to go between and office and manufacturing environment daily.  All applicable PPE is required while walking the manufacturing floor.

Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information):  

Must be able to work as part of a team.  Must maintain confidentiality when working on assignments.