Engineering Delivery Leadership Team

Carbon Arc’s leadership team is built on a foundation of deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering engineering solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Our directors bring decades of experience across welding engineering, inspection, project execution, and qualification frameworks — ensuring our clients receive robust, reliable, and future-ready support.

James Bell – Technical Director

James Bell leads Carbon Arc’s engineering delivery strategy, drawing on nearly 25 years of experience in welding engineering, NDE, and quality systems. His background includes senior roles at TechnipFMC and TWI, where he developed global welding systems, implemented advanced NDE technologies, and led supply chain audits across defence, aerospace, and energy sectors.

James is a certified ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector, and SNT-TC-1A RT Level III. At Carbon Arc, he oversees the development and implementation of welding procedures, inspection protocols, and training programs aligned with ASME IX, ISO 3834, PED, and client-specific specifications.

Xinpei Bell – Projects Director

Xinpei Bell is a Chartered Chemical Engineer (CEng MIChemE) with extensive experience in delivering complex engineering projects across catalyst manufacturing, process design, and technology licensing. At Carbon Arc, she leads the planning and execution of all engineering projects, ensuring alignment with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Her expertise spans CAPEX project delivery, risk management, multi-disciplinary team leadership, and strategic planning. Xinpei is responsible for mapping Carbon Arc’s long-term engineering roadmap, managing project budgets and resources, and driving business development through partnerships and tenders. She also oversees the setup and accreditation of Carbon Arc’s training facilities, including ISO 14001 compliance.

Robert Allsworth – Qualifications Director

Robert Allsworth brings unmatched authority in welding inspection and qualification systems. As former Chief Examiner at TWI Ltd, he managed global certification programs, developed electronic exam platforms, and oversaw a £15 million annual training budget. His technical leadership ensures Carbon Arc’s training and qualification offerings meet rigorous standards across CSWIP, BGAS, ASME IX, and ISO frameworks.

Robert’s engineering delivery expertise includes advanced welding processes (laser, EBW, additive manufacturing), NDT techniques (MT, PT, UT, PAUT, AUT), and materials engineering across carbon steels, duplex, composites, and more. He has conducted surveillance audits, developed qualification procedures, and led failure investigations across power generation, oil & gas, renewables, and defence sectors