Welding Coordinator / Engineer

Sumitomo SHI FW; Varkaus; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy is seeking a Welding Coordinator / Engineer to join the Group Quality department. This expert role focuses on maintaining the ISO 3834-2 Welding Quality Management System and supporting welding-related projects across our international portfolio.

You will conduct internal audits, evaluate suppliers, and provide technical Welding expertise, including reviewing procedures, repair plans, and ensuring compliance with EN/ISO standards.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in a relevant technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Welding Coordinator in a manufacturing environment, certification body, or similar organization.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISO 3834 and its implementation.
• Strong communication skills in Finnish and English, both written and spoken.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.
• The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems, as well as strong professional judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong collaboration skills across internal and external networks.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to independently manage priorities and responsibilities.
• A results-oriented approach with a proven sense of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the ISO 3834-2 certified Welding Quality Management System.
• Conducting internal audits of the ISO 3834 Welding Quality Management System and the QHSE Management System.
• Performing supplier workshop and construction audits.
• Supporting proposal works by reviewing welding-related client requirements.
• Providing welding-related expertise to projects as needed, including but not limited to reviewing welding and forming procedures, preparing repair procedures, and supporting the resolution of welding-related issues.
• Maintaining SFW Manufacturing Standards in areas related to Welding Coordinator / Engineer responsibilities.
• Acting as a substitute for the Welding Coordinator of Service Production in Varkaus, including but not limited to preparing pressure equipment repair plans and applications for repair work assessment to approved inspection bodies.
• Maintaining Service Production manufacturing instructions in areas related to Welding Coordinator responsibilities.

Skills

Welding coordination

Quality management

Auditing

Project collaboration

Finnish/English communication

Education

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Welding Coordinator / Engineer to join the Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy Group Quality department.

This is an expert position responsible for the ISO 3834-2 certified Welding Quality Management System and related activities. The role also includes supplier evaluation, qualification and inspection activities, and technical expert support across a variety of projects.

Your main area of responsibility will be:

• Maintaining the ISO 3834-2 certified Welding Quality Management System.
• Conducting internal audits of the ISO 3834 Welding Quality Management System and the QHSE Management System.
• Performing supplier workshop and construction audits.
• Supporting proposal works by reviewing welding-related client requirements.
• Providing welding-related expertise to projects as needed, including but not limited to reviewing welding and forming procedures, preparing repair procedures, and supporting the resolution of welding-related issues.
• Maintaining SFW Manufacturing Standards in areas related to Welding Coordinator / Engineer responsibilities.
• Acting as a substitute for the Welding Coordinator of Service Production in Varkaus, including but not limited to preparing pressure equipment repair plans and applications for repair work assessment to approved inspection bodies.
• Maintaining Service Production manufacturing instructions in areas related to Welding Coordinator responsibilities.

We expect you to have:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in a relevant technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering or Material Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Welding Coordinator in a manufacturing environment, certification body, or similar organization.
• Strong practical knowledge of the ISO 3834 standard and its implementation.
• Strong communication skills in Finnish and English, both written and spoken.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.
• The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems, as well as strong professional judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong collaboration skills across internal and external networks.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to independently manage priorities and responsibilities.
• A results-oriented approach with a proven sense of ownership and accountability.

In addition, knowledge and experience in several of the following areas is expected:

• Industrial boilers with auxiliaries
• EN 12952 (Water Tube Boilers and auxiliary installations)
• EN 13480 (Metallic Industrial Piping)
• EN 13445 (Pressure Vessels)
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU
• Pressure part welding, materials, and non-destructive examination standards (EN/ISO)

Success in this position requires a results-focused mindset, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and the confidence to work both collaboratively and independently with a high level of responsibility.

For further information, please contact: Jenni Immonen (Senior Quality Manager) [e-mail], tel. [phone]

What do we offer?

• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development in a truly international working environment.
• Interesting and challenging tasks across a variety of projects.
• Supportive colleagues and the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated and knowledgeable professionals.