Nitin Avaiya

About Nitin Avaiya

With over six years of experience in welding engineering, metallurgy, and training, I specialize in welding process optimization, failure analysis, and compliance with stringent industry standards, particularly in the oil and gas sector. As Senior Trainer - Advanced Arc Welding Techniques at TATA Indian Institute of Skills, I design and deliver advanced welding training programs, manage lab operations, and implement welding procedure qualifications for high-stakes applications. Previously, at L&T Heavy Engineering, I led the welding execution of critical equipment, including pressure vessels and reactors, adhering to ASME codes and API standards while resolving metallurgical issues to ensure structural integrity. My expertise spans diverse materials, including Carbon steel, Low Alloy steel and Stainless steels, and the development of PWHT procedures for corrosive and high-stress environments. I have successfully streamlined welding operations, improved quality, and collaborated with third-party inspectors on large-scale projects like Coke Drums and Urea Reactors.

Experience

1. Lead Engineer - Welding Subject Matter Expert(Sme)

   Lear Corporation

   Dec 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   As a Subject Matter Expert – Welding, I provide technical guidance for welding processes, quality, and compliance across manufacturing and development activities. I lead welding procedure qualification, process selection, and parameter optimization in alignment with AWS and ISO codes and customer requirements. My role includes weld quality evaluation through macro and test data review, defect analysis, and root cause problem solving. I support new process and robotic welding development, design for manufacturability reviews, and production troubleshooting. I drive welding standardization, training, and quality system improvement to ensure robust, repeatable, and code-compliant welding operations.

Education

• Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2016

• The M.S. University of Baroda

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Welding Technology

  2017 — 2019