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
* Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC), ensuring compliance with relevant welding standards and procedures
* Support day-to-day welding activities across the business
* Lead welding-related works order planning data within SAP
* Plan, coordinate, and support internal welder audits and accreditation audit activities
* Identify root causes of welding issues and NCRs using structured problem-solving methodologies
* Support and implement Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and associated process improvements
* Review and assess welding-related suppliers to ensure suitability and compliance
* Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new product introduction (NPI) and legacy programs
* Create and maintain welding SOPs and work instructions, ensuring accurate and effective information flow
* Perform pre-audit gap analysis against EN 1090, ISO 3834, and DIN 2303 requirements
* Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and ISO 14732
* Support Production Engineering and Design teams on welding-related topics
* Support selection and implementation of appropriate welding equipment and plant
* Identify and evaluate new welding technologies and best-in-class equipment
* Drive improvements to legacy programs to maintain and enhance product quality
Essential Requirements
* IWT or EWT qualified
* Registered with The Welding Institute (TWI)
* CSWIP 3.1 certified
* Previous experience in a welding coordination role
* Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes, including MIG / MAG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and SMAW
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
* Working knowledge of ISO 3834
* Experience supporting or participating in external audits
* Strong general IT and computer skills
* Effective communication and people-management skills
Desirable Requirements
* MSc in Welding Engineering or Degree in Metallurgy (or equivalent)
* 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
* Experience with mechanised and automated welding systems
* Aluminium welding experience
* Experience working with armour steels
* Working knowledge of DIN 2303 and EN 1090
Skills & Personal Attributes
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
* Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven
* Comfortable working under pressure
* Willingness to learn and undertake further training
* Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe when required
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