Welding Engineer

Global Growth Organization India

GE Global Growth Organization

India

Essential Responsibilities

The position will report to the Manufacturing Manager Fabrication product Line

To lead for the first product manufactured (welding products).

Define process flow and layouts for the serial production.
Define Takt time, no of workstations and cells.
Define resources requirement for specified takt time equipment and machinery list,
manpower calculation with skill and semiskilled bifurcation and no of jigs and fixtures etc.
To read the engineering documents like BOM, TRD, Drawings and make the Work
Instructions, weld maps and other methods documentation for the production department.
After the mock trial and initial few product manufacturing, review the welding drawings and
implementing the changes to smooth the serial production.
To lead the process improvement during serial production.
To provide training to production team at the start of the project.
To support the production department for continuous improvements.
Responsible for the engineering changes to be communicated to local team for implementation.
Conducts Weld-Ergo analysis : Ergo analysis of weld manufacturing process as per inputs
provided.
Good awareness of Welding and its sequencing (ergo-analysis) so that cycle time is optimal.
Has good awareness of loading, unloading of Parts, Assemblies so that cycle time is optimal.
Work with design and manufacturing engineering to resolve materials joining issues before and
during manufacturing and provide technical support to suppliers and customers.

About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined

machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people,
leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global
customers by speaking the language of industry.

Role Summary/Purpose

As part of the GE India Multi-modal Manufacturing team, the Welding Engineer-Heavy

Fabrication is responsible for shop floor management for the fabrication operations including
welding, heat treatment, WPS/PQR, WPQ & fabrication training. The role is to work on the floor
with fitters and welders for the production of heavy fabricated components.
Qualifications/Requirements

1. B.S. Degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical, or Materials Science from an accredited

institution with a minimum of five years of related experience in railway bogie or platform
manufacturing is preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
2. International Welding Engineer Status from IIW.
3. Weld symbol and fabrication drawing reading skills.
4. Good communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).
5. Proven ability to meet deadlines and multi-task on multiple projects.
6. Be an innovative thinker and present theories/concepts in a professional manner.
7. Knowledge of the following welding codes
- ASME Section V & IX
- AWS D1.1, D1.2, D15.1 & D1.6
- EN Welding & NDT Qualifications
8. Experience in working with carbon, low, high alloy and stainless steels, nickel and copper
based alloys, as well as dissimilar metal welding.
9. Prior experience as a welding, materials or manufacturing engineer.

Desired Characteristics

1. Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions
2. Certified Welding Inspector-AWS
3. Strong organizational skills, MS office skills
4. Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously and Ability to work in a matrix
organization.
5. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with good oral and written communication skills
6. Strong project and team leadership
7. Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma Methodology
8. Fluent in English and Hindi Language (Written and Spoken)
9. Marathi Language Skills (Verbal & Written)
10. Knowledge of AS 9100/ISO and its application in a complex business.