Manufacturing / Welding Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in assurance and compliance is looking for a Manufacturing / Welding Engineer in Bristol. This key role will ensure technical excellence in safety-critical projects, requiring expertise in manufacturing techniques, welding, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant industry experience to drive continuous improvement and uphold quality standards across high-assurance engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in regulated industries (e.g., energy, defence).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality systems.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards registration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert input into conformity assessments and inspection activities.
• Develop and approve technical procedures and specifications.
• Lead the development of welding procedures and inspection strategies.

Skills

Project execution

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Welding expertise

Inspection skills

Pressure systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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Manufacturing / Welding Engineer, Bristol

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Client:

TRS Staffing Solutions

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a global assurance and compliance specialist, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex and safety-critical projects across a regulated infrastructure portfolio.This role is key to ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and integration of advanced manufacturing and inspection processes in environments where safety and assurance are critical.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Delivery & Technical Oversight

Provide expert input into conformity assessments, safety case support, and inspection activities across a range of high-assurance engineering projects.

Develop and approve technical procedures, specifications, and inspection methodologies in line with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

Contribute to the development of project execution plans and quality documentation to ensure consistent and compliant delivery.

Ensure engineering activities meet applicable quality and accreditation standards.

Manufacturing & Welding Expertise

Apply advanced knowledge of manufacturing techniques, welding processes, and pressure systems to support project execution in highly regulated environments.

Lead the development and review of welding procedures and inspection strategies in line with relevant codes and best practices.

Define and implement standardised inspection and verification processes to ensure quality and safety.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

Serve as a key technical liaison between internal teams, clients, and manufacturing partners to align expectations and deliverables.

Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

Support cross-functional collaboration to integrate engineering, quality, and safety requirements effectively.

Continuous Improvement & Governance

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering and manufacturing functions.

Support audits, inspections, and technical reviews to uphold project quality and performance.

Ensure all project activities are delivered within defined scope, schedule, and cost parameters.

Skills, Experience & Education

Essential:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Proven experience in manufacturing engineering within a regulated industry (e.g., energy, defence, or other high-integrity sectors).

Strong expertise in welding, inspection, and pressure systems.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems in safety-critical environments.

Desirable:

Experience in projects involving long-term asset integrity, decommissioning, or complex infrastructure.

Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

Familiarity with NDT, design verification, and safety case development.

Location:UK-based, with flexibility to support projects across multiple sites