Welding section engineer

Job Description:

Education

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering

Job Summary

The Welding Section Engineer is responsible for planning, supervising, and optimizing all welding activities to ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and cost efficiency. The role involves managing welding personnel, monitoring welding procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and driving continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily welding operations to meet production schedules.
• Ensure welding is carried out according to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and applicable quality standards.
• Monitor welding parameters and maintain process consistency.
• Allocate work to welders, fitters, and operators based on production priorities.
• Ensure weld quality through regular inspections and coordination with the Quality team.
• Troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Optimize welding consumables and minimize material wastage.
• Monitor productivity, cycle times, and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Stores departments.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of welding machines and related equipment.
• Train and guide welders on welding techniques, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Maintain production reports, welding records, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, PPE usage, and 5S practices in the welding section.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce rework.