Welding Engineer

Job Title:

Welding Engineer

Location:

Manchester

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000

We are seeking an experienced Welding Engineer / Welding Coordinator to join our Quality team and play a key role in supporting and enhancing the Welding Quality Management System (WQMS).

This position is central to ensuring compliance with welding standards, supporting day-to-day production activities, and driving continuous improvement across welding processes, qualifications, and audits.

• Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC), ensuring compliance with relevant welding standards and procedures
• Support day-to-day welding activities across the business
• Lead welding-related works order planning data within SAP
• Plan, coordinate, and support internal welder audits and accreditation audit activities
• Identify root causes of welding issues and NCRs using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Support and implement Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and associated process improvements
• Review and assess welding-related suppliers to ensure suitability and compliance
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new product introduction (NPI) and legacy programs
• Create and maintain welding SOPs and work instructions, ensuring accurate and effective information flow
• Perform pre-audit gap analysis against EN 1090, ISO 3834, and DIN 2303 requirements
• Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and ISO 14732
• Support Production Engineering and Design teams on welding-related topics
• Support selection and implementation of appropriate welding equipment and plant
• Identify and evaluate new welding technologies and best-in-class equipment
• Drive improvements to legacy programs to maintain and enhance product quality

• IWT or EWT qualified
• Registered with The Welding Institute (TWI)
• CSWIP 3.1 certified
• Previous experience in a welding coordination role
• Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes, including MIG / MAG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and SMAW
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Working knowledge of ISO 3834
• Experience supporting or participating in external audits
• Strong general IT and computer skills
• Effective communication and people-management skills

• MSc in Welding Engineering or Degree in Metallurgy (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience with mechanised and automated welding systems
• Aluminium welding experience
• Experience working with armour steels
• Working knowledge of DIN 2303 and EN 1090

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe when required