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