Fabrication Manager

Talent Corner Hr Services; Mahad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corner Hr Services in India seeks an experienced Head of Fabrication to lead the department, ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery across multiple projects. You will strategize capacity planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with Design, Planning, Procurement, QA/QC, while mentoring welding engineers and supervisors. Strong knowledge of welding standards and NDT/NDE will be essential.

Qualifications

• CSWIP 3.1 certification and welding engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of welding procedures, WPS/PQR, and heat treatment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and isometrics.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 3834 and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Own accountability for fabrication dept performance, quality, cost, safety, and delivery.
• Translate goals into departmental plans and execution strategy.
• Lead budgeting, capacity planning, and resource forecasting.
• Coordinate with Design, Planning, Procurement, QA/QC for seamless execution.
• Ensure compliance with standards and client specifications; approve WPS/PQR.
• Develop and mentor welding team; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Welding Engineer

Welding Processes

NDT Knowledge

ISO 9001

CSWIP 3.1

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

CSWIP 3.1 Certification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Departmental Leadership

• Own overall accountability for the fabrication department's performance output, quality, cost, safety, and delivery.
• Translate business/project goals into departmental plans, targets, and execution strategy.
• Represent the fabrication function in management review meetings and report on KPIs, risks, and improvement plans.
• Drive capacity planning and resource forecasting in line with the order book/project pipeline.
• Lead budgeting for the fabrication department and monitor cost against budget, driving corrective action on variances.
• Set departmental goals, review performance periodically, and drive accountability across teams.

2. Production & Project Management

• Plan, schedule, and monitor fabrication activities across projects to meet delivery commitments.
• Allocate manpower, equipment, and materials across jobs to optimize productivity and utilization.
• Review progress against project plans and proactively resolve bottlenecks, delays, or resource conflicts.
• Act as the key point of contact with clients/customers and third-party inspection agencies for fabrication-related matters, stage clearances, and escalations.
• Drive cross-functional coordination with Design, Planning, Procurement, Stores, and QA/QC to ensure seamless execution.

3. Technical Governance

• Ensure all fabrication work is executed in compliance with relevant standards, codes, rules, and client specifications.
• Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Provide technical oversight of welding processes – SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW – and resolve complex process/technical issues.
• Knowledge of testing plans (destructive and non-destructive) and ensure timely closure of NDT/inspection reports.
• Knowledge of selection and heat-treatment requirements based on weldability and application.
• Knowledge of consumable selection in line with WPS and project requirements.
• Own root-cause analysis and closure of recurring weld defects and quality issues at a systemic level.

4. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure fabrication operations comply with the plant's Quality Management System (ISO 9001 / ISO 3834) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Champion a strong safety culture on the shop floor; ensure adherence to welding/fabrication safety standards and hazard-control practices.
• Own closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), customer complaints, and audit findings related to fabrication.
• Lead the department through internal and external (client/third-party/statutory) audits and inspections.
• Ensure fabrication documentation (WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, inspection & test records, traceability) is complete, current, and audit-ready.

5. Team Leadership & People Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing fabrication team, including supervisors, welding engineers/inspectors, welders, and fitters.
• Drive manpower planning, recruitment, and welder qualification/certification programs.
• Set individual and team performance goals; conduct appraisals and identify training/development needs.
• Mentor supervisors and senior welders to build technical and leadership bench strength.
• Foster a culture of discipline, accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Drive productivity improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen) within fabrication.
• Monitor and review key performance indicators – productivity, rejection/rework rate, safety incidents, on‑time delivery, cost per unit.
• Evaluate and recommend investment in new welding technology/equipment to improve capability and efficiency.

Required Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong command of relevant standards, rules, and specifications governing fabrication work.
• Qualified Welding Engineer or CSWIP 3.1 certified.
• Sound working knowledge of the WPS/PQR system and its governance.
• Deep knowledge of welding processes – SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
• Strong understanding of welding testing methods – Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Working knowledge of metallurgy – material type, weldability, and heat treatment.
• Sound knowledge of welding consumables and selection criteria.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices in welding and fabrication.
• Deep understanding of weld defects, root-cause analysis, and prevention.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering/GA drawings and fabrication isometrics.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 / ISO 3834) and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of production planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Proficiency in MS Office/ERP systems for reporting and documentation.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• CSWIP 3.1 Certification

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution and hands‑on shop‑floor orientation.
• Proven people leadership – team building, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving under project pressure and deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management – internal teams, clients, and inspection agencies.
• High ownership and accountability for departmental outcomes.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and process discipline.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.