Engineer Welder

Job Description - Engineer Welder

Job Responsibility: -

• Welding Process Development & Optimization
• Develop and implement Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and ensure they are followed on the shop floor.
• Select appropriate welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW) and materials based on production needs. 
• Optimize welding parameters to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness 
• Robotic Welding Programming & Maintenance
• Program and configure robotic welding systems (e.g., ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa).
• Set up and calibrate robotic arms, welding torches, and sensors.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic welding equipment.
• Collaborate with automation teams to integrate robots into production lines
• Work Instructions & Fixture Design
• Create detailed work instructions for welders to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Design and validate custom welding fixtures and jigs to enhance process stability and reduce variability

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) to verify weld quality.
• Investigate welding defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with standards like AWS, ASME, ISO, and internal quality protocols.
• Production and Troubleshooting
• Provide technical support to welders during production.
• Troubleshoot welding-related issues in real-time and recommend solutions.
• Monitor welding productivity and suggest improvements to reduce downtime and rework.
• Planning of operations to maximize the utilization of machines, equipment, man-power etc.
• Running assembly and welding operations as per EMS and ES guidelines.
• Leading the team of Technicians to handle the operations and processes effectively and efficiently.
• Ensuring the employees are operating the equipment safely as per work instructions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of: 
• Welding procedures and qualifications (WPS, PQR, WPQR)
• Inspection reports and defect logs
• Process changes and improvement initiatives
• Training & Skill Development
• Train shop floor personnel on welding techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Ensure welders are certified and maintain their qualifications.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve weld quality.
• Stay updated on new welding technologies and automation tools (e.g., robotic welding systems).

Education Qualification

• Educational: B. Tech - Mechanical. 
• Experiential: 3 to 4 years in welding and methods in Manufacturing Industry, such as Mining, Auto & Engineering.

Competences, skills and experience.

• Welding processes: MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW, SAW
• Welding standards
• Metallurgy and material behaviour during welding.
• Robotic welding systems: ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa

Competencies: 

• Planning and Management
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Innovativeness
• Human relations and influencing:
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Collaboration 
• Teamwork
• Influencing 
• Manpower Management
• Application of knowledge.
• Application of knowledge:
• Initiative
• Results orientation
• Health and Safety awareness for a Manufacturing environment: 
• Assessment of Hazards and identification of Critical Elements.
• Unique identification, classification, and registration of critical equipment.
• Participate in Planned workplace inspections, Risk Assessment, near miss reporting, accident investigations.
• Ensure closure of Planned Workplace Inspection action points by the factory team pertaining to engineering by mobilizing resources and tracking action.
• Encouraging safe behavior in the team.
• Undertaking periodic training in safe work practices, system requirements to operating colleague and, where necessary, re-training.
• Participating in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures and other operating procedures related to their work.