Welding Engineer

🛠️ Job Description: Welding Engineer – Steel Casting Foundry📌 Position OverviewThe Welding Engineer will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and overseeing welding processes in a steel casting foundry environment. This role ensures that welded joints meet metallurgical, mechanical, and quality standards while supporting production efficiency, compliance, and customer requirements.🎯 Key Responsibilities- Process Development & Optimization - Design, qualify, and implement welding procedures for cast steel components (including super duplex and critical alloys). - Select appropriate welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW) based on material and application. - Optimize parameters to minimize defects such as porosity, cracking, or distortion.- Quality Assurance & Compliance - Ensure welding processes comply with international standards (ASME, AWS, ISO, ASTM). - Conduct procedure qualification records (PQRs) and welder performance qualification tests (WPQTs). - Review and approve welding documentation, WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications), and inspection reports.- Metallurgical & Technical Support - Provide guidance on preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT). - Collaborate with metallurgists to analyze weld microstructures and mechanical properties. - Troubleshoot welding-related defects and recommend corrective actions.- Production & Shop-Floor Support - Train and mentor welders on best practices and safety. - Support foundry operations in repair welding of castings, including defect removal and re-welding. - Coordinate with machining, heat treatment, and inspection teams to ensure smooth workflow.- Customer & Project Interface - Liaise with clients and third-party inspectors for welding approvals and audits. - Prepare technical reports and documentation for customer submissions. - Support project managers in meeting delivery timelines and quality commitments.📚 Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical/Mechanical/Production Engineering (or equivalent).- 5+ years of experience in welding engineering, preferably in steel casting or heavy manufacturing.- Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy, NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT), and defect analysis.- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and documentation practices in foundry operations.💡 Skills & Competencies- Expertise in welding processes for ferrous alloys (carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex).- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for root cause analysis.- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and standards.- Effective communication and leadership skills for training and cross-functional collaboration.- Knowledge of preventive maintenance for welding equipment and consumables.🧭 Reporting Structure- Reports to: Foundry Operations Head / Quality Head- Works closely with: Metallurgy, Production, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service teams---