Rail Welding Process Engineer: WPS, EN15085 & ISO 3834

Norsk Hydro; Henegouwen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hydro Extrusions, a world-leading aluminium extrusion business, seeks a welding specialist to support welding development for structural components in railway applications (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834 and guide production sites across European sites.

The role also supports automotive sector technology selection, cost evaluation, and serial equipment planning, collaborating across teams while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in welding (MIG, TIG, FSW).
• Knowledge of railway welding standards and quality requirements.
• Understanding of aluminium materials (6xxx alloys).
• Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams and functions.
• Fluent English (German/French is an advantage).

Responsabilités

• 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 key standards (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.

Connaissances

Welding expertise

Rail/Aluminium experience

Rail standards knowledge

Analytical skills

English communication

Formation

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Description du poste

Hydro Extrusions, a world-leading aluminium extrusion business, seeks a welding specialist to support welding development for structural components in railway applications (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834 and guide production sites across European sites.

The role also supports automotive sector technology selection, cost evaluation, and serial equipment planning, collaborating across teams while maintaining high quality and safety standards.