Lead Welding Engineer
RAW ResourcingSingaporeLEADPosted 55m ago
Welding EngineeringFabrication ProcessesWelding QualificationsInternational Quality StandardsASMEAWSISOABSDNV
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lead Welding Engineer for an opportunity within Singapore's offshore and marine engineering sector. This role requires technical leadership in welding engineering, fabrication processes, and international quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead welding engineering activities and provide technical guidance to fabrication and production teams
• Develop, review and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
• Oversee welder qualifications, welding procedure testing and technical documentation
• Ensure welding activities comply with applicable international codes, standards and project specifications
• Coordinate with QA/QC, engineering, production and project management teams
• Investigate welding defects, resolve technical issues and implement corrective actions
• Support welding productivity improvements, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaise with clients, inspectors and classification societies on welding-related matters
Requirements
• Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong experience in welding engineering within offshore engineering, shipbuilding, marine fabrication or heavy industrial construction
• Proven experience developing WPS/PQR and managing welding qualifications
• Good knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, materials and inspection requirements
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including ASME, AWS, ISO, ABS and DNV
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering, fabrication and QA/QC teams
• Strong technical leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities