Welding Engineer

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 10–18 Years

Position Title: Manager – Welding Engineering

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Welding Engineer (Manager Level) to lead our welding engineering department. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in welding processes, codes, and standards (ASME, ISO, AWS), with a proven record in developing WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation and managing end-to-end welding operations in a fabrication/manufacturing setup. This role demands strong leadership skills, technical acumen, and the ability to drive welding quality, process optimization, and compliance with international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and approval of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) in line with ASME, ISO, and AWS standards.
• Define and control welding processes, parameters, filler wires, and consumables based on engineering drawings, codes, and material requirements.
• Establish, implement, and monitor welding standards, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Supervise and guide welding teams to ensure on-time, high-quality, and cost-effective fabrication of stainless steel, alloy steels, aluminum alloys, and other materials.
• Oversee and coordinate mechanical and chemical testing of materials, ensuring conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct process optimization to improve welding quality, reduce defects, and enhance productivity.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and troubleshooting of welding-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with statutory codes, international standards, and customer specifications during fabrication and production.
• Conduct and oversee welding audits, inspections, and qualification programs for welders.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless execution of projects.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to engineers and welding technicians.
• Stay updated with the latest welding technologies, codes, and industry practices, implementing relevant innovations.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering (mandatory).
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS-CWI, or equivalent international welding certification is highly desirable.

Experience

• 10–18 years of relevant experience in welding engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership/managerial capacity.
• Strong background in fabrication of stainless steel, alloy steel, and aluminum alloys.
• Proven expertise in preparing and qualifying WPS, PQR, WPQ, and managing welder qualifications.
• Hands-on exposure to advanced welding machines, NDT processes, and automated/semi-automated welding technologies.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of welding metallurgy, consumables, and welding parameters.
• Strong understanding of mechanical & chemical testing methods and material properties.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, codes, and welding standards.
• Expertise in data analysis, defect analysis, and technical reporting.

Behavioral & Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to drive quality culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High integrity, ownership, and commitment to organizational goals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications ): 8 years (Required)
• Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ): 8 years (Required)
• Welding certification: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS-CWI, certification (Required)

Location:

• Hyderabad, Telangana (Preferred)

Work Location: In person