Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer

Northwest UK | Permanent

A long‑established engineering organisation with over a century of technical heritage is seeking a Welding Engineer to join its growing team. The company specialises in complex, high‑integrity engineered products and supports major defence and industrial programmes. As part of ongoing expansion, the business is strengthening its welding coordination and quality functions.

About the Role

The Welding Engineer will play a key role within the welding coordination team, supporting day‑to‑day welding activities and driving improvements across the Welding Quality Management System (WQMS). This position is central to ensuring compliance, maintaining accreditation standards and supporting both new product introduction and legacy programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with welding standards and procedures as the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)

Provide daily welding support across production and engineering teams

Lead welding‑related planning data for SAP work orders

Plan and coordinate internal welder audits and accreditation‑related audit activities

Identify root causes of weld issues using structured problem‑solving methods

Support and implement corrective actions (RCCA) to drive process improvements

Review and assess welding‑related suppliers for suitability

Develop Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new and existing products

Create SOPs and work instructions to ensure accurate information flow

Conduct pre‑audit analysis for EN 1090, ISO 3834 and DIN 2303 compliance

Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and 14732

Support production engineering and design teams on welding matters

Assist with welding plant selection and identify best‑in‑class welding technologies

Implement improvements across legacy programmes to maintain and enhance product quality
What We’re Looking For

IWT / EWT qualified

Registered with the Welding Institute (TWI)

CSWIP 3.1 qualification

Previous experience in welding coordination

Strong knowledge of MIG/MAG (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) processes

Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation

Working knowledge of ISO 3834

Experience supporting external audit activity

Good general IT skills

Strong communication and people‑management capability
Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Half‑day Friday

Life assurance

Company sick pay (increasing with service)

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional holiday and long‑service rewards

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Free on‑site parking

Electric vehicle charging points

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