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.