Rail Welding Process Engineer — Advanced Aluminum

Norsk Hydro; Puget-sur-Argens; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Norsk Hydro is seeking a highly skilled welding specialist to develop, qualify, and execute welding activities for structural components in railway applications. You will lead WPS development, optimize welding parameters, and ensure compliance with rail standards while supporting automotive sector technology choices and site guidance.

The role requires a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or materials science, hands-on MIG/TIG/FSW experience in aluminium rail environments, and fluency in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or materials science or related field.
• Hands-on welding experience with MIG, TIG, and FSW in rail or aluminium environments.
• Knowledge of railway welding standards and quality requirements.
• Understanding of aluminium materials, especially 6xxx alloys.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking.

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 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 drive continuous improvement.
• Define inspection and testing plans and support audits and certifications.
• Guide sites on welding technologies and industrialization best practices.

Connaissances

MIG welding

TIG welding

FSW welding

Rail welding standards

Aluminium alloys 6xxx

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Quality & compliance

English proficiency

Formation

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Materials Science

Description du poste

Norsk Hydro is seeking a highly skilled welding specialist to develop, qualify, and execute welding activities for structural components in railway applications. You will lead WPS development, optimize welding parameters, and ensure compliance with rail standards while supporting automotive sector technology choices and site guidance.

The role requires a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or materials science, hands-on MIG/TIG/FSW experience in aluminium rail environments, and fluency in