Welding Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.

Pune District

On-site

INR 900,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to develop and optimize welding processes for heavy fabrication and pressure systems. You will lead qualification, CAPA, NDT coordination, and ensure compliance with ASME and international standards.

Join a global engineering team in Pune, contributing to product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and safety through innovative welding solutions, training, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required.
CWE/IWE certification or equivalent is preferred.
5–6 years of welding engineering experience in fabrication, pressure vessels, HVAC, or heavy fabrication.

Responsibilities

Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and related records (PQR, WQTR/WPQ) per ASME IX.
Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for welding failures; implement corrective actions.
Coordinate NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT) and review results.
Ensure compliance with ASME VIII/IX, AWS, ISO, EN, PED and customer requirements.
Provide technical guidance to fabrication and production teams and support new product development and tech transfer.

Skills

Welding engineering

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Team leadership

Process improvement

CAPA

Supplier development

Project management

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

CWE or IWE certification

Tools

NDT equipment

Welding equipment

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

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