Welding Engineer - Protoshop

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (Hydraulics) in India is seeking a Welding Engineer for the Prototype Shop (NPI). You will plan, supervise and improve welding activities for prototype and product development, coordinating weld qualification, robot and manual welding, NDT, documentation and supplier coordination to ensure compliance with drawings and standards.

The role involves reviewing drawings, planning weld qualifications, coordinating trials and process validation, managing welding

Qualifications

• Welding processes should be understood and applied to prototype and product development.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of weld profiles, joint preparation and welding sequence planning.
• Prepare and manage Weld Qualification Matrix, Weld Plans and Welder Qualification Records.
• Welding process qualification and validation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise welding activities for prototype and product development projects.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, customer requirements, welding standards and procedures.
• Coordinate weld qualification activities for new product developments.
• Lead welding trials, prototype builds and process validation.
• Manage welding consumables, equipment and cell operations.
• Ensure compliance with WPS, PQR and welding procedures.
• Support QA through inspection, testing and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, cost and delivery.

Skills

Welding processes

Engineering drawings

Weld symbols

Welding sequences

Weld quality

Robotic welding

NDT coordination

Documentation control

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Degree in Welding Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Welding Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Entity: WIN
Job Title: Welding Engineer – Proto Shop( NPI)
Grade: WIN F, WIPRO WATER B2
Business Unit: Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (Hydraulics)
Department: Prototype Shop / Manufacturing Engineering

Role Description:

Responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, validating, and continuously improving welding activities related to prototype and product development projects. The role involves weld qualification, welding process control, robotic and manual welding operations, NDT coordination, welding documentation, supplier coordination, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements.

The incumbent shall act as the Welding Coordinator/Supervisor and ensure that welded products are manufactured in accordance with applicable drawings, customer requirements, welding standards, and approved procedures.

Additionally, the role involves:

• Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, weld profiles, and customer requirements.
• Planning and executing weld qualification activities for new product developments.
• Coordinating welding trials, prototype builds, and process validation activities.
• Managing welding consumables, welding equipment, and welding cell operations.
• Ensuring compliance with approved WPS, PQR, and welding procedures.
• Supporting quality assurance through inspection, testing, and documentation activities.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, productivity, cost, and delivery.

Qualification:

• Degree in Welding Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
  OR
• Diploma in Welding Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Desired Experience:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Welding Engineering, Welding Supervision, Fabrication, Prototype Development, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Eligibility Criteria for Internal Applicants:

• Minimum experience in the current role: 2 years
• Minimum performance criteria (HVC/MR for last 2 years): HVC
• Grade criteria: WIN F1 / WIN F / WIPRO WATER B2 / WIPRO WATER B1

Key Skills Required:

Welding Engineering & Process Control

• Strong understanding of welding processes and welding standards.
• Capability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of weld profiles, joint preparation, and welding sequence planning.
• Preparation and management of:
  • Weld Qualification Matrix
  • Weld Plans
  • Welder Skill Matrix
  • Welder Qualification Records
• Welding process qualification and validation.

Prototype Development & Manufacturing

• Planning and execution of weld trials and prototype builds.
• Coordination of prototype material requirements and consumables.
• Manufacturing process planning and development.
• Review and optimization of welding processes.
• Support for product development and process improvement initiatives.

Robotic & Automated Welding

• Handling and maintenance of:
  • Robotic Welding Cells
  • Automatic Welding Stations
  • Manual Welding Stations
• Robot welding program creation and modification.
• Parameter setting and optimization.
• Basic robotic troubleshooting and maintenance.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Coordination of:
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Mechanical Testing
  • Weld Validation Activities
• In-process surveillance and welding process audits.
• Compliance with approved welding procedures and standards.
• Weld failure investigation and root cause analysis.
• Implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Documentation & Quality Systems

• Preparation and maintenance of:
  • WDS (Welding Data Sheets)
  • WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications)
  • QRecords
  • PQR (Procedure Qualification Records)
  • Welder Certifications
  • Inspection Reports
  • Quality Records
• Documentation control and traceability management.
• Coordination for WPS/PQR approvals with Welding Engineer.
• Coordination with sourcing teams for raw materials and consumables.
• Managing subcontracted fabrication and welding activities.
• Monitoring supplier compliance with welding requirements and quality standards.
• Vendor technical evaluation and capability assessment.

Manufacturing Facilities & Equipment

• Selection of suitable welding equipment and associated manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of:
  • Pre-heating requirements
  • Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)
  • Temperature monitoring systems
  • Welding consumable storage and handling practices

EHS & Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with welding safety requirements.
• Verification and enforcement of PPE usage.
• Adherence to manufacturing safety guidelines.
• Risk identification and mitigation related to welding operations.
• Productivity improvement initiatives.
• Welding process optimization.
• Cost reduction projects.
• Quality enhancement programs.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Team leadership and supervision capability.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Planning and execution skills.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced prototype development environment.

Reporting to:

Manager – Prototype Shop / Manufacturing Engineering

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience in welding supervision for prototype and production environments.
• Exposure to robotic welding and automation.
• Knowledge of welding quality standards, NDT requirements, and qualification procedures.
• Experience in fabrication and welded structure development.
• Ability to independently manage welding qualification and product development activities.

Hydraulics, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Construction Equipment, Industrial Fabrication, Pressure Vessel Manufacturing, Welding Automation, Special Purpose Machinery, and Precision Engineering Industries.