Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer

The Welding Engineer is responsible for developing, qualifying, and continuously improving welding processes used in the production of wedge wire and filtration screen products. This includes precision TIG and resistance welding for thin wire and rod assemblies, custom mandrel applications, and ensuring compliance with both internal and industry standards. The role requires collaboration across engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure process stability, high product quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding Process Development & Qualification
• Develop, qualify, and document welding procedures (WPS, PQR, WPQR) tailored for wedge wire screen assemblies.
• Specify welding methods, parameters, and consumables optimized for fine-wire and stainless steel components.
• Support and maintain automated and orbital welding systems.

Production Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide real-time troubleshooting of welding issues, minimize rework, and support root cause analysis.
• Lead improvement projects aimed at scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and weld quality enhancement.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools (SMED, Kaizen, 5S) to the welding and fabrication areas.

Tooling & Fixture Development

• Collaborate with tooling engineers to develop custom mandrels, winding fixtures, and weld jigs.
• Support design and maintenance of tooling for high-precision welding of cylindrical and conical screens.

Quality & Compliance

• Establish weld inspection criteria and support integration of slot width measurement systems (optical, laser).
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as AWS D1.6, ASME Section IX, and customer-specific requirements.
• Document weld procedures and maintain compliance records for audits.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & DFM Support

• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturability and weldability of new screen designs.
• Support pilot runs and scale-up for new or custom products requiring unique welding setups.

Training & Documentation

• Train weld technicians on best practices and ensure adherence to qualified procedures.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions and visual aids for welding operations.