Senior Welding Engineer, Nuclear Manufacturing

Position Overview

Senior Welding Engineer to join our dynamic team in Cambridge, ON. The role focuses on advancing our welding capabilities by developing welding processes, ensuring quality standards, leading complex engineering projects, and implementing innovative production welding applications within the nuclear industry, including Small Modular Reactors, Microreactors, and new nuclear technologies.

Cambridge, ON

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQs) to meet customer requirements and quality standards for complex nuclear components and vessels.
• Ensure welding techniques adhere to rigorous manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance.
• Create and maintain material specifications for nuclear and conventional welding consumables, including special testing requirements, and support inventory management for projects and manufacturing shop.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (quality assurance, engineering, production) to troubleshoot and resolve non‑conformance issues; produce work orders and repair plans.
• Design and implement custom tooling and fixtures to enhance shop workflow, safety, and efficiency.
• Conduct detailed pre‑manufacturing product and drawing reviews, identifying necessary welding procedures, tooling, and fixtures for operational readiness.
• Lead and own welding technical and implementation aspects of large, complex projects with minimal managerial oversight, delivering high‑quality outcomes on schedule.
• Evaluate and implement innovative welding processes, new applications, and welding equipment to support ongoing and future manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead corrective actions related to welding and drive continuous process improvement and innovation within the manufacturing workplace.
• Collaborate with shop employees and welder training program to implement best practices, reducing rework and optimizing performance.
• Maintain meticulous records of welding equipment, consumables, and best practices for knowledge sharing and training.
• Oversee the maintenance of databases containing historical data and past performance metrics for welding operations.
• Act as a cross‑functional liaison, providing guidance and training to peers and shop personnel on welding processes, techniques, and equipment use.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate welding engineers, facilitating their growth into lead welding engineers.
• Facilitate training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of staff involved in welding operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (MSc, MEng, or PhD is considered an asset).
• P.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and codes (e.g., TSSA, ASME, CNSC, NRC).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with proven leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; preferred experience in AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Familiarity with CSA machine guarding, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.

• Experience in the Nuclear industry is strongly preferred.

• Comprehensive health perks, including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and optional company‑matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP).
• Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek options.
• Generous referral bonuses ($1,500 and $3,000).
• Up to $5,250 USD per year through Educational Refund Plan.
• Access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts and mental health support programs.
• Diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
• Team‑building activities organized by Social Committee.

In Ontario, the base salary for this position is expected to range between $89,000 and $139,000 per year, with additional compensation elements such as…