Oct. 1, 2025
Lexicon, Inc. announced that Viji Kuruvilla, vice president of quality, has been honored as a Life Member of the American Welding Society (AWS). The recognition took place during a special ceremony at the 2025 FABTECH Conference in Chicago this month.
AWS Life Membership is reserved for individuals who have … welding industry and have maintained membership for 35 years. Fewer than 20 professionals across the nation receive the honor each year, making Kuruvilla’s recognition a reflection of his exceptional leadership and technical expertise.
“For more than 35 years, Viji has helped shape the future of steel fabrication and quality assurance,” said Patrick Schueck, CEO of Lexicon. “This national recognition from AWS is a powerful testament to his impact on the welding profession and the trust he has earned across the industry. We are incredibly … proud of this well-deserved honor.”
Kuruvilla joined Lexicon in 2015 and currently serves as a member of the leadership team, overseeing quality programs across the company’s fabrication and construction divisions. His career has spanned continents and includes infrastructure projects of global significance — from bridges and airports to landmark architectural structures. His areas of expertise include project quality management, quality systems certification, team development and strategic … planning for high-growth environments.
Kuruvilla has been instrumental in building high-performance teams at Lexicon that deliver challenging projects safely, on time and with exceptional quality. He also serves as a member of the AWS Board of Directors (AWS District 17) and actively champions workforce development initiatives, including training partnerships and mentorship programs that support the next … generation of welders and skilled tradespeople.
The AWS Life Member honor adds to Kuruvilla’s growing list of accolades and reaffirms Lexicon‘s commitment to people, quality, safety and innovation across all facets of its operations.
