Welding Engineer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Welding Engineer / Coordinator based in Crewe we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and help shape the future of welding capability at Alstom. You’ll report to the Head of Technical Services and play a vital role in overseeing onsite welding and brazing operations, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external legislation. You’ll collaborate across departments to maintain high-quality workmanship and help drive efficiency, quality, and process improvement for existing and new workstreams.

We’ll look to you to:

Lead the internalisation of outsourced welding activities and support business growth through new awards
Supervise welding processes and coordinate teams to ensure safety and quality standards are met and maintained
Develop and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and ensure regulatory compliance
Collaborate with third parties to validate and approve welding procedures and test samples
Monitor and manage welder qualifications and related documentation WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR (Procedure Qualification Record), WPQR (Welder Performance Qualification Record)
Liaise with Manufacturing, Industrial, and Quality departments to support New Product Introductions and change activities
Participate in internal and external audits, providing full process traceability and qualification documentation
Maintain systems and records at an auditable standard
Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requirements and ensure process integrity
Contribute to site investment discussions regarding welding equipment and facility improvements
Conduct inspections of welding work to ensure adherence to Alstom’s special process controls  

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to tick every box. Instead, we’ve listed some traits and skills that will help you thrive in this role:

Significant experience as a Welding Engineer / Coordinator in rail or heavy industry
Demonstrated technical knowledge of welding and brazing standards (academic and hands-on e.g. EN-15085)
HNC / HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
Awareness of metallurgy and welding process technologies
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English skills
CSWIP (Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel) or NDT qualifications desirable
A natural problem-solver who can lead, guide, and mentor others in welding best practices  

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our agile working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical)
Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme 
A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle   

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you