Robotic Welding Process Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Welding Process Engineer in Cheltenham to develop, optimise and maintain automated welding processes, driving product quality and process capability.

You will define welding parameters, establish robust procedures, and support NPI, audits and supplier collaborations to reduce scrap and improve uptime.

The role focuses on continuous improvement using lean-six-sigma tools, training operators, and providing technical guidance to production and QA teams.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical engineering processes.
• Proven experience with automated or robotic welding systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimise mechanical welding processes for production and NPI.
• Define and control welding parameters (current, travel speed, wire feed, shielding gas).
• Establish robust procedures and operating windows for repeatable welds.
• Support audits relating to welding processes and controls.
• Lead root cause analysis using 5 Whys, Fishbone, PFMEA.
• Implement corrective actions to improve weld quality and reduce scrap.
• Specify, commission, and validate automated welding equipment and tooling.
• Train operators, technicians, and inspectors on welding processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Welding processes

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Automated welding systems

Robotic welding systems

Job description

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Welding Process Engineer in Cheltenham to develop, optimise and maintain automated welding processes, driving product quality and process capability.

You will define welding parameters, establish robust procedures, and support NPI, audits and supplier collaborations to reduce scrap and improve uptime.

The role focuses on continuous improvement using lean-six-sigma tools, training operators, and providing technical guidance to production and QA teams.