Quality and Welding Engineer

AM Global; Blyth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global seeks a Quality & Welding Engineer to provide specialist QA for welding, fabrication, and inspection across projects. You will be the technical authority on weld quality and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and contract requirements.

The role supports QMS/IMS development, procedure updates, and continual improvement when not deployed on project welding scopes. Strong auditing and supplier oversight experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; IWE or CWEng preferred.
• Weld inspection experience; CSWIP 3.2 qualification preferred.
• Experience reviewing and approving WPS, WPQR/PQR, and welder qualifications.
• Working knowledge of welding and fabrication standards (ISO 15614, ISO 9606, ISO 3834, ASME IX).
• Familiarity with ISO 9712 and NDT certification schemes.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve WPS, WPQR/PQR, and welder qualifications.
• Provide on-site welding surveillance and inspection at supplier facilities.
• Witness and authorise NCRs and support corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier and fabricator audits and technical reviews.
• Support development and updates of QMS and IMS related to fabrication.

Skills

Welding QA/QC

NDT inspection

WPS WPQR approval

ISO/ASME knowledge

Audit & surveillance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

IWE or CWEng certification

CSWIP 3.2 qualification

Job description

The Quality& Welding Engineer is responsible for providing specialist technical assurance of welding, fabrication, and associated inspection activities across the clients supply chain, assets, and projects.

The role acts as the clients technical authority for weld quality, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contractual requirements, while also supporting the wider Quality function through management system development, procedure updates, and continual improvement when not deployed on project-specific welding scopes.

• Welding & Fabrication Quality Assurance (Core Role)
• Authority to issue or co-sign Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required
• Act as technical focal point for welding and fabrication quality.
• Review, technically assess, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records(PQR/WPQR), and Welder Qualification Records in accordance with applicable standards (e.g. ISO 15614, ISO 9606, ASME IX where applicable).
• Verify welding documentation complies with contractual, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Witnessing inspections on behalf of the companies per the supplier's Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
• Hold point authorisation for ITP inspection (and escalation to company Quality / Assets / Engineering teams for significant findings)
• Provide welding quality input during tender, contract review, and project handover phases.
• Support definition of Inspection & Test Plans(ITPs) related to welding and fabrication.
• Conduct supplier and fabricator audits, assessments, and technical reviews focused on welding capability and quality systems.
• Verify supplier compliance with welding, fabrication, and inspection requirements (including ISO 3834 where applicable).
• Provide on-site welding surveillance and inspection at supplier facilities and during project mobilisation.
• Support procurement and engineering teams in evaluating welding capability during supplier selection.
• Inspection, NDT & Technical Review
• Review and assess NDT procedures, techniques, and reports in line with project requirements and relevant standards.
• Verify that NDT activities are conducted by qualified and certified personnel in accordance with ISO 9712 or equivalent schemes.
• Review acceptance criteria, repair procedures, and defect assessments in liaison with Engineering where required.
• Interface with third-party inspection bodies and NDT contractors.
• Project Quality Support
• Provide specialist welding QA/QC support to projects (EPCI, trenching, cable lay, asset builds).
• Support FATs, fabrication inspections, mobilisation readiness, and offshore/site quality activities where welding is in scope.
• Raise and manage welding-related Non-Conformances, concessions, and corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis of welding and fabrication issues.
• Quality Management System (QMS / IMS) Support
• Support the Quality Manager with development, review, and update of Quality procedures, particularly those related to fabrication, inspection, and supplier assurance.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System and Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Support document control, records management, and continual improvement activities.
• Assist with internal audits and management reviews as required.

Key Tasks

• Review and approve WPS,WPQR/PQR, and welder qualifications
• During site-work: Completion of weekly written reports detailing project progress, quality status, and any schedule or quality concerns observed
• Review NDT procedures, certifications, and reports
• Perform supplier audits and fabrication inspections
• Support welding surveillance during fabrication and mobilisation
• Manage welding-related NCRs and corrective actions
• Draft and update quality and fabrication procedures
• Support audits and management system activities.

Key Measurables

• Reduction in welding-related NCRs and rework
• Supplier compliance with welding and inspection requirements
• Positive client and audit feedback on welding quality
• Timely support to projects without schedule impact

Key Behaviours

• High technical credibility and attention to detail
• Professional independence and confidence to challenge
• Clear, structured communicator
• Practical, solution-focused mindset
• Collaborative and approachable
• Strong commitment to quality and continual improvement

Essential Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, supplemented by professional certifications such as IWE or CWEng
• Weld inspection experience (preferably CSWIP 3.2 qualified)
• Demonstrable experience reviewing and approving WPS, WPQR/PQR, and welder qualifications
• Working knowledge of weldingand fabrication standards (e.g. ISO 15614, ISO 9606, ISO 3834, ASME IX)
• Experience reviewing NDT documentation and reports
• Familiarity with ISO 9712and NDT certification schemes

Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience

• Internal or Lead Auditor training
• Experience supporting EPCI, offshore construction, or projects
• Experience with supplier audits and fabrication surveillance