Responsible Welding Coordinator

Responsible Welding Coordinator

Location: Stockport

Salary: Circa £60,000 + benefits

Job type: Permanent

Are you a qualified Welding Engineer with experience in coordination and quality assurance? This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in enhancing a well-established Welding Quality Management System within a high-integrity engineering environment.

About the role

You’ll play a key role in supporting daily welding operations, driving quality improvements, and ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant industry standards and certifications. You’ll be part of a dedicated quality team and will act as the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) for the business. This is a broad role with real influence - from developing WPSs and supporting new product introductions to coordinating internal audits and contributing to equipment strategy.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with all welding standards, procedures, and accreditations (ISO 3834, EN 1090, DIN 2303)

Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 & 14732

Lead works order planning (welding) in SAP

Plan and manage internal welder audits

Conduct pre-audit analysis and identify areas for corrective action

Develop WPSs and SOPs for new and existing programmes

Investigate welding issues using structured problem-solving methods (RCCA)

Review and assess welding-related suppliers

Support engineering and design teams on welding matters

Advise on plant selection and identify opportunities to introduce latest technology and automation

What you’ll need:

IWT or EWT qualification

CSWIP 3.1 certification

Registered with The Welding Institute (TWI)

Strong coordination experience in a welding-focused role

Excellent knowledge of MIG, MAG, TIG, and SMAW processes

Working knowledge of ISO 3834 and exposure to external audits

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents

Strong computer skills and good people management abilities

Desirable (training can be provided):

IWE / EWE qualification

MSc in Welding Engineering or relevant Metallurgy qualification

Experience with armoured steel or aluminium welding

Familiarity with mechanised and automated welding systems

What’s in it for you:

Circa £60,000 salary

4%/7% matched pension

Half-day Fridays

Life assurance and enhanced sick pay

Generous holiday and long-service benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking and EV charging

Access to a wellbeing programme and employee assistance support

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, high-quality engineering environment and enjoys continuous improvement work across welding processes and systems.

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