Process Engineer - Welding Specialist

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Process Engineer specializing in welding to develop and support high-quality processes. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and design teams, focusing on implementing robust welding processes. The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and proven experience in welding technologies. A competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered in a stable work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term career progression

Support from a knowledgeable leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Process Engineering role with an emphasis on welding.
• Hands-on knowledge of various welding processes.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy and defect mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve welding processes across manufacturing operations.
• Define welding parameters and process documentation.
• Lead welding process qualification and validation activities.

Skills

Welding processes (MIG, TIG, Resistance, Laser, Robotic)

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving and root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering

Job description

We are working in partnership with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Process Engineer with a strong background in Welding. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically driven engineer to join a well-established engineering team supporting high-quality, precision manufacturing operations.

The Role

As a Process Engineer specialising in welding, you will play a key role in developing, optimising, and supporting welding processes across production. You will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and design teams to ensure robust, repeatable processes that meet both customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve welding processes across manufacturing operations.
• Define welding parameters, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead welding process qualification and validation activities,
• Troubleshoot welding defects and process issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), including process trials and production ramp-up.
• Ensure compliance with relevant welding and quality standards (e.g. ISO, ASME, AWS).
• Work closely with production teams to provide technical support and process training.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers and consumable vendors as required.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Process Engineering role with a strong emphasis on welding.
• Hands‑on knowledge of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, Resistance, Laser, or Robotic welding.
• Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, defect mechanisms, and quality standards.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work cross‑functionally in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in regulated or high‑quality manufacturing sectors would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term career progression within a stable and growing organisation.
• Support from a knowledgeable engineering leadership team.

Interested?
Please click the button to apply or call Dan at MTec Engineering for more information.