In a welded manufacturing company, success in quality, productivity and certification largely depends on the welding engineer (IWE/EWE) role. EN ISO 14731 defines the responsibility areas of the welding coordinator clearly.
1. Duties of the Welding Engineer
- Preparation and approval of WPS/PQR
- Consumable selection and storage control
- Personnel qualification and training
- QC plan and NDT management
- Technical coordination with customers and notified bodies
- Root cause analysis and corrective action
2. Education and Certification
In Europe, the IWE certificate is issued by IIW/EWF accredited bodies (e.g. GSI, Forman). In Türkiye, this is delivered by AGUB and TÜBİTAK. Companies under EN ISO 3834-2 full quality requirements must appoint a coordinator at IWE level.
3. The Engineer’s Role Across Project Phases
| Phase | Engineer Output |
|---|---|
| Bid | Technical feasibility + risk analysis |
| Design review | Weld details, material suitability |
| Production | WPS, PQR, training and audit |
| Quality | NDT plan, accept/reject decisions |
| Delivery | QC dossier, customer reporting |
4. ArmaWeld Engineering Setup
ArmaWeld’s structure includes IWE-level welding engineers and EN ISO 9712 certified NDT personnel. ArmaWeld runs design review, WPS management, quality coordination and documentation in customer projects from one source. This setup delivers both quality and lead-time advantages to customers.
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