Welding Engineer/Coordinator required in Stockport. Due to business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join part of a global business operating in the defence industry, supplying equipment to the British military.
The Welding Engineer / Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring compliance with welding standards and procedures across the business, supporting day-to-day welding activities and driving continuous improvement across both new product introduction and legacy programmes.
£60K-£65k + great career prospects and benefits to include:
* Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution
* Holidays: 25 days (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 Bank Holidays
* Sick pay: 4 weeks CSP (rising to 8 weeks with service)
* Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free unreserved on-site parking
* Wellbeing programme: events, weekly free fresh fruits etc
Key Responsibilities
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Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)
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Support day-to-day welding activities and production engineering
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Lead welding-related planning data within SAP
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Coordinate internal welder audits and welding accreditation audits
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Identify root causes of weld issues and NCRs using structured problem-solving methods
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Develop and maintain WPSs, SOPs, and work instructions
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Perform pre-audit analysis for EN 1090, ISO 3834, and DIN 2303
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Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and ISO 14732
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Review welding suppliers and support welding plant and technology selection
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Drive improvements to legacy programmes while maintaining product quality
Experience to Support Your Application
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IWT / EWT qualified, registered with TWI
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CSWIP 3.1 qualified
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Proven welding coordination experience
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Strong knowledge of MIG/MAG and TIG welding processes
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Working knowledge of ISO 3834 and exposure to external audits
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
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Experience with mechanised or automated welding systems
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Knowledge of DIN 2303 and EN 1090
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Experience with aluminium or armour steel
Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and all applications will be considered.
This is a pivotal opportunity to support and shape welding standards within a growing, high-integrity engineering environment.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial discussion