Welding Engineer
Northwest UK | Permanent
A long‑established engineering organisation with over a century of technical heritage is seeking a Welding Engineer to join its growing team. The company specialises in complex, high‑integrity engineered products and supports major defence and industrial programmes. As part of ongoing expansion, the business is strengthening its welding coordination and quality functions.
About the Role
The Welding Engineer will play a key role within the welding coordination team, supporting day‑to‑day welding activities and driving improvements across the Welding Quality Management System (WQMS). This position is central to ensuring compliance, maintaining accreditation standards and supporting both new product introduction and legacy programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with welding standards and procedures as the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)
Provide daily welding support across production and engineering teams
Lead welding‑related planning data for SAP work orders
Plan and coordinate internal welder audits and accreditation‑related audit activities
Identify root causes of weld issues using structured problem‑solving methods
Support and implement corrective actions (RCCA) to drive process improvements
Review and assess welding‑related suppliers for suitability
Develop Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new and existing products
Create SOPs and work instructions to ensure accurate information flow
Conduct pre‑audit analysis for EN 1090, ISO 3834 and DIN 2303 compliance
Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and 14732
Support production engineering and design teams on welding matters
Assist with welding plant selection and identify best‑in‑class welding technologies
Implement improvements across legacy programmes to maintain and enhance product quality
What We’re Looking For
IWT / EWT qualified
Registered with the Welding Institute (TWI)
CSWIP 3.1 qualification
Previous experience in welding coordination
Strong knowledge of MIG/MAG (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) processes
Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation
Working knowledge of ISO 3834
Experience supporting external audit activity
Good general IT skills
Strong communication and people‑management capability
Benefits
Competitive salary
Enhanced pension scheme
Half‑day Friday
Life assurance
Company sick pay (increasing with service)
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional holiday and long‑service rewards
Wellbeing initiatives
Cycle‑to‑work scheme
Free on‑site parking
Electric vehicle charging points
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