Rail Welding Process Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Nenzing; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer to support welding development, qualification and execution for railway structural components (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834.

You will lead optimization of welding parameters with production teams, develop WPS, provide on-site support, and drive continuous improvement across European sites within a dynamic, quality-driven environment.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Hands-on welding experience MIG, TIG, FSW; ideally in rail or aluminium environments.
• Knowledge of railway welding standards EN 15085 and ISO 3834.
• Understanding of aluminium materials (6xxx alloys).
• Fluent English; German or French is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Support feasibility assessments for welding during RFQs and project phases.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and qualifications.
• Define and optimize welding parameters in collaboration with production teams.
• Ensure compliance with EN 15085, ISO 3834 and customer requirements.
• Provide on-site technical support and troubleshoot welding issues.
• Lead root cause analyses for defects and support continuous improvement.
• Define inspection and testing plans and support audits and certifications.
• Guide production sites on welding technologies, industrialization, and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Welding expertise

MIG welding

TIG welding

FSW welding

Rail standards knowledge

Aluminium alloys (6xxx)

Fluent English

German or French a bonus

Analytical mindset

Ausbildung

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in Materials Science

Jobbeschreibung

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer to support welding development, qualification and execution for railway structural components (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834.

You will lead optimization of welding parameters with production teams, develop WPS, provide on-site support, and drive continuous improvement across European sites within a dynamic, quality-driven environment.