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