Act as the responsible Welding Coordinator in accordance with EN 15085 requirements.
Coordinate all welding activities from contract review through final inspection.
Ensure welding activities comply with approved WPS, engineering drawings, quality plans, and customer specifications.
Review welding requirements during project kick-off and production planning.
Verify that only qualified welders and approved welding procedures are used for production.
Ensure compliance with EN 15085 certification requirements for railway vehicle and component manufacturing.
Implement and maintain the Factory Production Control (FPC) system related to welding activities.
Ensure compliance with ISO 3834 quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials.
Support surveillance audits, renewal audits, customer audits, and third-party inspections.
Maintain readiness for certification assessments.
Prepare, review, approve, and maintain: o Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) o Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) o Welder Qualification Records (WQR/WPQR).
Review inspection reports and ensure acceptance criteria are met.
Coordinate repair welding activities where required.
Ensure repair procedures comply with approved standards.
Maintain and control: o WPS o PQR o Welder Qualification Records o Weld Maps o Traceability Records o NDT Reports o Inspection Reports o Calibration Certificates o Welding Consumable Records o Daily Welding Logs
Ensure documentation is complete before product release.
Investigate welding defects and customer complaints.
Lead root cause analysis using methods such as 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.
Implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor effectiveness of implemented actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework and welding defects.
Ensure welding machines are calibrated and maintained.
Verify calibration status before production.
Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules.
Ensure welding accessories remain in suitable working condition.
Promote safe welding practices.
Ensure compliance with company safety procedures.
Verify correct use of PPE.
Ensure safe handling of shielding gases and welding consumables.
Promote housekeeping and safe work practices.
Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd. , an Indian manufacturer of electric passenger trains, was established to manufacture and maintain 1,920 Vande Bharat sleeper coaches.
In partnership with RVNL and Indian Railways, Kinet is driving India’s railway modernization by integrating cutting-edge technology, enhancing passenger experience, and strengthening rail infrastructure.
Committed to local manufacturing, regional suppliers, and workforce development, the company operates a state-of-the-art factory in Latur and an engineering center in Hyderabad.
A maintenance depot is already under construction in Jodhpur, with further facilities planned in Delhi and Bengaluru – shaping the future of rail travel in India.