Welding Supervisor (all genders)

Angst-Pfister-Switzerland; Embrach; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Angst+Pfister Group seeks a Welding Supervisor to lead stainless steel welding operations in a specialized industrial setting. You will ensure compliance with EN 15085-2 and related standards while guiding welding procedures, qualifications, and documentation.

The role requires CL1/CL2 welding certifications, POLYMECHANIC-level technical training, and hands-on TIG and orbital welding experience. German and English skills are essential for collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• German and English language proficiency (multilingual).
• IWT/IWE CL1/CL2 certification required.
• Technical vocational training such as Polymechanic or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Act as Welding Supervisor for stainless steel pipe and hose assemblies, ensuring EN 15085-2 compliance.
• Oversee welding qualification activities, including WPS, PQR, welder certifications, and approvals.
• Develop, review, and maintain welding documentation (WPS/PQR, repair docs, NDT procedures).
• Support Production, Project Management and Procurement with welding expertise.
• Organize surveillance and recertification audits for quality/regulatory compliance.
• Drive qualification and implementation of new welding processes with production teams.

Skills

German

English

Welding supervisor

Education

IWT/IWE CL1/CL2 certification

Polymechanic or technical discipline

Tools

TIG welding experience

Orbital welding systems

Job description

Welding Supervisor (all genders)

Are you passionate about welding technology, quality assurance, and manufacturing excellence? Do you have the technical expertise to supervise complex welding processes while ensuring compliance with international standards? Would you like to play a key role in developing and optimizing welding operations within a specialized industrial environment? Then you should read on!

YOUR MISSION

• Act as Welding Supervisor for stainless steel pipe and hose assemblies, ensuring compliance with EN 15085-2 and relevant industry standards.
• Oversee welding qualification activities, including welding procedures, procedure tests, welder certifications, and technical approvals.
• Develop, review, and maintain welding documentation such as WPS, PQR, repair documentation, and NDT testing procedures.
• Support Production, Project Management, and Procurement with technical expertise related to welding processes, materials, and product requirements.
• Organize and conduct surveillance and recertification audits while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the qualification and implementation of new manufacturing processes, materials, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with production teams.

YOUR PROFILE

• Qualification as an IWT or IWE (International/European Welding Technologist/Engineer), including CL1 and CL2 certification.
• Technical vocational training, for example as a Polymechanic or in a comparable technical discipline.
• Practical experience in TIG welding and in operating welding equipment, including orbital welding systems.
• Strong knowledge of welding standards, regulations, and quality requirements, including EN ISO, ASME, AWS, and common NDT methods such as VT, PT, UT, and RT.
• Experience in preparing, qualifying, and maintaining welding procedures (WPS/PQR), as well as interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Business fluent in German and English; additional languages such as Italian or French are considered an advantage.

ANGST+PFISTER DNA

The Angst+Pfister Group has been a leading development and production partner for industrial components for over 100 years. As a globally active product and materials specialist, Angst+Pfister serves customers - particularly in Europe, USA, and Asia. We develop and manufacture customized and innovative product solutions together with our customers.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE A+P

• A highly specialized role with significant responsibility for welding quality, compliance, and manufacturing excellence within our ASSIWELL Metal Hoses business.
• The opportunity to work with advanced welding technologies, international standards, and technically demanding customer applications.
• Close collaboration with Production, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management in a multidisciplinary environment.
• A workplace where your technical expertise directly contributes to product quality, operational reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Professional development opportunities with potential career paths toward Production Leadership or AVOR functions.
• A stable and innovative industrial environment offering long‑term growth and hands‑on impact.