Welding Process Engineer: Rail & Automotive Expert

Norsk Hydro; Henegouwen; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International collaboration across EU

On-site technical expert role

Travel opportunities

Résumé du poste

Hydro is seeking a Welding Engineer to support development, qualification, and execution of welding activities for structural components in rail applications. You will work with MIG, TIG, and FSW processes, ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834, and guide automotive and rail projects across European sites.

Strong collaboration and problem-solving are essential. The role involves on-site support, root cause analyses, and defining testing plans while maintaining a high standard of quality

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or Materials Science or related field.
• Certified Welding Engineer qualification (IWE/EWE) is required.
• Strong hands-on welding experience (MIG, TIG, FSW) in rail or aluminium environments.
• Knowledge of EN 15085 and ISO 3834 standards and quality requirements.
• Understanding of aluminium 6xxx alloys and manufacturing processes.
• Structured problem-solving mindset with analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and work independently.
• Fluent English; German or French is an advantage.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Hands-on welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

FSW welding

Rail/aluminium experience

Analytical mindset

Collaboration across teams

Fluent English

Formation

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or Materials Science

Certified Welding Engineer IWE/EWE

Description du poste

Hydro is seeking a Welding Engineer to support development, qualification, and execution of welding activities for structural components in rail applications. You will work with MIG, TIG, and FSW processes, ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834, and guide automotive and rail projects across European sites.

Strong collaboration and problem-solving are essential. The role involves on-site support, root cause analyses, and defining testing plans while maintaining a high standard of quality