Welding Engineer

Job Title: Welding Engineer

Location:

Manchester

Salary:

£60,000 to £65,000

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC), ensuring compliance with relevant welding standards and procedures

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Support day-to-day welding activities across the business

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Lead welding-related works order planning data within SAP

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Plan, coordinate, and support internal welder audits and accreditation audit activities

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Identify root causes of welding issues and NCRs using structured problem-solving methodologies

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Support and implement Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and associated process improvements

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Review and assess welding-related suppliers to ensure suitability and compliance

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Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new product introduction (NPI) and legacy programs

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Create and maintain welding SOPs and work instructions, ensuring accurate and effective information flow

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Perform pre-audit gap analysis against EN 1090, ISO 3834, and DIN 2303 requirements

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Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and ISO 14732

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Support Production Engineering and Design teams on welding-related topics

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Support selection and implementation of appropriate welding equipment and plant

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Identify and evaluate new welding technologies and best-in-class equipment

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Drive improvements to legacy programs to maintain and enhance product quality

Essential Requirements

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IWT or EWT qualified

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Registered with The Welding Institute (TWI)

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CSWIP 3.1 certified

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Previous experience in a welding coordination role

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Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes, including MIG/MAG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and SMAW

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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation

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Working knowledge of ISO 3834

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Experience supporting or participating in external audits

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Strong general IT and computer skills

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Effective communication and people-management skills

Desirable Requirements

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MSc in Welding Engineering or Degree in Metallurgy (or equivalent)

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5+ years’ experience in a similar role

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Experience with mechanised and automated welding systems

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Aluminium welding experience

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Experience working with armour steels

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Working knowledge of DIN 2303 and EN 1090

Skills & Personal Attributes

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team

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Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven

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Comfortable working under pressure

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Willingness to learn and undertake further training

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Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe when required