Welding Engineer

Job Summary

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.