Welding Engineer

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