Asst. Manager Welding Processes

Purpose of the Position

To lead and manage welding engineering activities ensuring compliance with applicable international standards (ISO 3834, PED, ASME) and to drive quality, productivity, and process optimization in welding operations across Flow India.

• Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualifications (WPQ)
• Define welding parameters, joint designs, and welding sequences for critical components
• Optimize welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, Laser, Orbital, Robotic welding) for quality and efficiency
• Conduct welding trials for new products, materials, and thickness ranges

• Ensure compliance with ISO 3834, PED Module H, ASME Section IX, and relevant ISO/EN standards
• Conduct welding audits and process assessments
• Define and implement inspection and testing requirements including NDT (VT, PT, RT, UT)
• Monitor welding KPIs such as rejection rates, repair rates, and process capability

• Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator as per ISO 3834 requirements
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and control of welding activities
• Review and approve welding documentation including WPS, weld maps, and repair procedures
• Support internal and external audits and certification processes

• Provide technical support for production issues related to welding
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of welding defects and implement corrective actions
• Support automation initiatives including robotic welding systems
• Ensure effective utilization of welding consumables and cost control

• Evaluate and approve suppliers for welding capability and compliance
• Review supplier welding procedures and welder qualifications
• Drive supplier development initiatives for welding quality improvement

• Train welders, inspectors, and engineers on welding processes and quality requirements
• Ensure periodic qualification and certification of welding personnel
• Develop internal competencies aligned with ISO and PED requirements

• Collaborate with Design, Quality, Production, Purchase, and Industrial Engineering teams
• Support new product development with weldability assessment and cost optimization
• Contribute to TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Metallurgical Engineering
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Welding / Materials Engineering
• Certification:
  International Welding Engineer (IWE) / IWT / IWS preferred

• Minimum 15 years of experience in welding engineering in manufacturing industry
• Experience in pressure equipment, process industry, or similar environment preferred

• Strong knowledge of welding processes: GTAW, GMAW, Laser, Orbital, Robotic
• Expertise in standards: ISO 3834, ISO 15614, ISO 9606, PED, ASME Section IX
• Knowledge of metallurgy, weld defects, and inspection techniques
• Understanding of welding automation and digital systems

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Leadership and team management capability
• Effective communication and cross‑functional coordination

• Reduction in weld rejection and repair rates
• Compliance to ISO 3834 and PED audits
• Improvement in welding productivity and efficiency
• Supplier welding quality performance
• Implementation of cost‑saving and automation initiatives

• Approval of welding procedures and qualifications
• Technical decisions related to welding processes and quality
• Recommendation of suppliers for welding capability

• Knowledge of SAP and documentation systems preferred
• Willingness to travel for supplier development and audits
• Supplier quality performance