Welding Engineer

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Pune, India is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes for pressure vessels, piping, and structural components. You will implement ASME and ISO standards, guide NDT activities, and support production with CAPA-driven improvements.

Candidates should hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with CWE/IWE certification and 5–6 years of welding engineering experience in heavy fabrication or process equipment manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or International Welding Engineer (IWE) preferred.
• 5–6 years of welding engineering experience in fabrication, pressure vessels, HVAC equipment, or process equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), PQRs, and Welder Qualification Records (WQTR/WPQ) per ASME and standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement CAPA for welding-related failures.
• Coordinate and review NDT activities (RT/UT/MT/PT/VT).
• Ensure compliance with ASME VIII/IX, AWS, ISO 3834, PED, and customer requirements.
• Select welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, SAW, Brazing) per application.
• Establish welding parameters to meet mechanical properties and quality standards.
• Evaluate and introduce new welding technologies, consumables, and automation.

Skills

ASME IX / VIII

NDT methods RT/UT/PT/MT/VT

Welding metallurgy & heat treatment

GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG/MAG), SMAW

CAPA & root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma / continuousImprovement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

CWE or IWE certification

5–6 years welding engineering experience

Job description

Job Title: Welding Engineer

Objective: The Welding Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving welding processes to ensure product quality, manufacturing efficiency, safety, and compliance with applicable codes and standards. The role involves welding procedure qualification, process optimization, welder training, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and supporting production activities for fabricated assemblies, pressure vessels, piping systems, and heavy structural components

Key Responsibilities

Welding Process Development

• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WQTR/WPQ) in accordance with ASME Section IX and applicable standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for welding-related failures.
• Coordinate and review NDT activities including RT, UT, MT, PT, and VT inspections.
• Ensure compliance with ASME Section VIII, ASME Section IX, TEMA, AWS, PED, and customer requirements.
• Select appropriate welding processes such as GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG/MAG), SMAW, FCAW, SAW, and Brazing based on application requirements.
• Establish welding parameters to achieve required mechanical properties and quality standards.
• Evaluate and introduce new welding technologies, consumables, and automation solutions.

Production Support

• Provide technical guidance to fabrication and production teams.
• Resolve welding-related manufacturing issues, defects, and process deviations.
• Monitor welding productivity and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product development and technology transfer activities.

Welding Metallurgy / Weld Distortion Control /Heat Treatment Monitoring Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, ISO, EN, PED, and customer-specific requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis for welding defects such as porosity, cracks, lack of fusion, undercut, and distortion.
• Review NDT reports including RT, UT, PT, MT, and VT.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for welding quality issues.

Supplier & Vendor Development

• Conduct supplier audits and welding process assessments.
• Review vendor welding procedures and qualification records.
• Support localization and development of welding suppliers.

Training & Certification

• Train and certify welders as per applicable standards.
• Develop welding training programs and skill enhancement initiatives.
• Promote welding safety practices and compliance requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain welding qualification records and technical documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection plans, and quality records.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Welding Process Development

• Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WQTR/WPQ) in accordance with ASME Section IX and applicable standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for welding-related failures.
• Coordinate and review NDT activities including RT, UT, MT, PT, and VT inspections.
• Ensure compliance with ASME Section VIII, ASME Section IX, TEMA, AWS, PED, and customer requirements.
• Select appropriate welding processes such as GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG/MAG), SMAW, FCAW, SAW, and Brazing based on application requirements.
• Establish welding parameters to achieve required mechanical properties and quality standards.
• Evaluate and introduce new welding technologies, consumables, and automation solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering,
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE), International Welding Engineer (IWE), or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5-6 years of experience in welding engineering, fabrication, pressure vessels, HVAC equipment, industrial refrigeration, heavy fabrication, or process equipment manufacturing.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of: ASME Section IX ASME Section VIII AWS D1.1 ISO 3834 PED requirements NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT, VT) Welding metallurgy and heat treatment Weld distortion control Brazing and joining technologies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Preferred Experience

• Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
• Industrial Refrigeration Systems
• HVAC Equipment Manufacturing
• Compressor & Chiller Fabrication
• Heavy Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and Aluminum Welding Processes
• Robotic and Automated Welding Systems

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Management
• Team Leadership
• Supplier Development
• Project Management
• Communication & Training Skills
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

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