Welding Engineer / Welding Manager - Pressure Vessels & Heavy Fabrication

NextGenEnergyJobs; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in India seeks a Welding Engineer / Welding Manager for pressure vessels and heavy fabrication. You will develop and qualify welding procedures, lead QA/QC, and drive CAPA to meet ASME/API/PED requirements.

You will mentor welders, plan NDT activities (LPE, MPE, UT, RT), optimize consumables, and maintain complete project documentation while collaborating with Design, Metallurgy, and Manufacturing to resolve welding challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience leading welding teams in heavy fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes (ASME, API, PED).
• Bachelor's or Master’s in relevant engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Standard Welding Procedures (SWP).
• Ensure welding procedures comply with applicable ASME, API, PED, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support new product development through selection of appropriate welding techniques and qualification processes.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams during inspection and testing activities.
• Review weld quality and ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable codes.
• Support NDT planning and interpretation including LPE, MPE, UT, RT.
• Implement CAPA to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Lead, mentor welding personnel and train teams on best practices.

Skills

Welding procedures

QA/QC coordination

Team leadership

NDT planning

Process improvement

Safety culture

Education

BE/BTech Metallurgy

M.Tech Welding/Metallurgical

Tools

NDT methods

Welding equipment

Job description

Welding Engineer / Welding Manager - Pressure Vessels & Heavy Fabrication

Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Standard Welding Procedures (SWP).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Standard Welding Procedures (SWP).
• Ensure welding procedures comply with applicable ASME, API, PED, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support new product development through selection of appropriate welding techniques and qualification processes.
• Ensure welding activities comply with project specifications and international quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams during inspection and testing activities.
• Review weld quality and ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable codes.
• Support NDT planning and interpretation including: Liquid Penetrant Examination (LPE) Magnetic Particle Examination (MPE) Ultrasonic Examination (UT) Radiographic Examination (RT) Technical Support & Process Improvement: Work closely with Design, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, and Project teams to resolve welding-related technical challenges. Evaluate material weldability and recommend suitable welding processes and consumables. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, weld quality, and manufacturing efficiency. Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, automation, and international standards. Root Cause Analysis: Investigate welding defects and non-conformities. Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving techniques. Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring quality issues. Team Leadership & Development: (Primarily applicable for Manager role) Lead, mentor, and develop welding personnel. Conduct welder qualification and certification programs. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Train teams on best welding practices, new technologies, and code requirements. Equipment & Consumables Management: Evaluate welding equipment and automation technologies. Optimize welding consumables for quality and cost effectiveness. Support consumable estimation, inventory management, and equipment maintenance planning. Documentation & Compliance: Prepare technical reports related to welding activities, inspections, and qualifications. Maintain complete documentation for welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspections, and project records. Ensure compliance with customer, statutory, and international code requirements.
• Magnetic Particle Examination (MPE)
• Ultrasonic Examination (UT)
• Radiographic Examination (RT)
• Work closely with Design, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, and Project teams to resolve welding-related technical challenges.
• Evaluate material weldability and recommend suitable welding processes and consumables.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, weld quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, automation, and international standards.
• Investigate welding defects and non-conformities.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Lead, mentor, and develop welding personnel.
• Conduct welder qualification and certification programs.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Train teams on best welding practices, new technologies, and code requirements.
• Evaluate welding equipment and automation technologies.
• Optimize welding consumables for quality and cost effectiveness.
• Support consumable estimation, inventory management, and equipment maintenance planning.
• Prepare technical reports related to welding activities, inspections, and qualifications.
• Maintain complete documentation for welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspections, and project records.
• Ensure compliance with customer, statutory, and international code requirements.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–6 years
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Process Equipment, Heavy Engineering, Energy, EPC, or Pressure Vessel manufacturing.
• Experience: 8–15 years
• Demonstrated experience leading welding engineering teams in heavy fabrication or process equipment manufacturing.
• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or Welding Engineering
• M.Tech in Welding or Metallurgical Engineering will be an added advantage.