Welding Expert - Rolling Stock, Railway Technology

Welding Expert - Rolling Stock

Bengaluru

Railway Technology

Senior Executive Vice President – Railway, Infra & Energy

• B.E/B. Tech – Mechanical /Metallurgical Engineering. Desirable: Master’s degree in metallurgical /Welding Technology.
• Should be an International Welding Engineer (IWE).
• Should have ISO 9712:2021 Level II/III or ASNT/INST Level II/III certification for NDT activities like VT, PT, UT, RT, MPT & LT (leak test).
• Knowledge of latest version of EN 15085 series standard & ISO 3834 series is must.
• Shall have experience & expertise in stainless steel, Corten steel and dissimilar metal welds used in rail vehicles / rolling stock industry using laser welding / TIG / MAG/ Spot welding / MIG Arc spot welding and Seam welding.
• Proficiency in welding metallurgy is preferable.

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Rail vehicle or rolling stock industry as welding assessor with inspection & Testing activities

1. Pre-Welding Inspection

• Review and approve welding documents - Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Welding Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR) & Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ).
• Verify consumables (electrodes, filler wires, shielding gases) as per approved WPS.
• Ensure proper welding practices such as: Run-on and run-off tabs, preheating requirements, Compliance with drawings and latest EN/ISO standards
• Inspect weld fit-up: Joint preparation and edge geometry, Root gap and alignment as per drawings/WPS.

• Witness and validate trial/sample welds (especially laser welding) before production.

   

  2. In-Process Welding Inspection

•  Monitor and verify welding parameters: Current, voltage, travel speed, weld sequence.
• Ensure inter-pass temperature control as per WPS.
• Check weld bead quality: Shape, size, profile, and uniformity.
• Verify proper cleaning between passes and weld layer integrity.

• Ensure adherence to approved welding procedures during execution.

   

  3. Post-Welding Inspection

• Inspect welds for: Size, profile, and appearance, Compliance with drawings and weld classification requirements & Adequate penetration and fusion in weld joint.
• Perform /witness Visual Inspection (VT) as per ISO 17637.
• Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): UT, RT, MPT, DPT, LT as applicable standards.
• Review and approve NDT reports.

• Witness Destructive Testing (DT) where required and validate reports.

   

  4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain and verify inspection checklists and test reports.
• Review and approve NDT & DT documentation.
• Prepare Final Welding Quality Reports with stage clearance.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for weld defects: Identify failure causes, recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) & Suggest process improvements for welding quality enhancement.
• Preparation and submission of Daily/Weekly/Monthly project progress report.

• Good communication and coordination with client, contractors, and QA teams
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Good Interpersonal relationship
• Presentation skill