Senior Welding Engineer

Senior Welding EngineerFor 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.Position DescriptionThe Senior Welding Engineer will serve as the technical owner for welding processes supporting production operations within the facility. This role will be responsible for developing, implementing, optimizing, and sustaining welding processes used to manufacture structural steel products. The position will focus primarily on structural steel GMAW-P pulse welding applications, while also supporting TIG welding processes used throughout the plant. The Welding Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Safety teams to ensure weld quality, improve productivity, support new product launches, reduce manufacturing costs, and maintain compliance with applicable welding codes, customer requirements, and internal standards.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the facility subject matter expert for welding processes, welding equipment, weld quality, and welding standards.Develop, qualify, and maintain welding procedures, work instructions, process standards, WPSs, PQRs, and supporting weld documentation as required.Lead weld process development, optimization, and troubleshooting for structural steel fabrication operations.Support robotic and manual GMAW-P pulse welding processes and provide technical support for TIG welding applications.Establish and maintain weld parameters, fixture requirements, consumable selection, shielding gases, preheat/interpass requirements, and process controls.Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects including porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, distortion, spatter, cracking, burn-through, and dimensional variation.Support new product launches by reviewing designs for weldability, manufacturability, quality, and production efficiency.Collaborate with Design Engineering and Quality to ensure welding requirements, welding symbols, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards are clearly defined.Evaluate and implement improvements to welding equipment, fixtures, tooling, automation, robotic welding cells, and welding consumables.Coordinate installation, startup, validation, and commissioning of welding equipment, tooling, and related process changes.Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, material usage, and overall welding line performance.Required Education & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering5+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.Strong experience developing, qualifying, and maintaining welding procedures and supporting weld quality programs.Experience with structural steel fabrication and welding processes.Demonstrated experience with GMAW-P pulse welding processes; experience supporting TIG welding processes preferred.Working knowledge of robotic welding systems, welding automation, welding power supplies, and associated process controls.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, GD&T, and applicable welding specifications.Experience with weld fixture design, process capability studies, weld quality validation, and weld inspection methods.Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills related to welding defects and process variation.Experience supporting APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and new product launch activities.Knowledge of AWS welding codes, welding metallurgy, filler metal selection, shielding gases, and weld testing methods.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree specifically focused in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology preferred.Experience in a high-volume structural steel manufacturing environment.Experience programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing robotic welding cells.Experience with large structural steel weldments and production welding fixtures.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 DisabilityWork-Life Balance: Competitive time-off policies Tuition ReimbursementTo view full benefits information: MyModine BenefitsModine 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.