Welding Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance operational capabilities and ensure zero defect projects. In this role, you will leverage your engineering and problem-solving skills to deliver robust manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include developing Welding Procedure Specifications, managing training for welders, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Join a team that values diverse backgrounds and fosters creativity, making a significant impact in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with aerospace welding processes.
• Preferred certifications: CWI, CAWI, or CSWIP 3.1.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards during inspections.
• Manage training and certification systems for welders.
• Conduct visual weld inspections and supervise inspectors.

Skills

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

GTAW welding

EBW welding

Quality systems (ISO9000, AS9100)

Visual inspection

Metallurgy knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Welding Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Provide Manufacturing Engineering capability to operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem-solving skills. Responsible for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology related to materials, tooling, part fabrication, and assembly.

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure customer requirements are fulfilled by this manual or provide alternative procedures in the product planning documents for any program requiring such alternatives.
2. Develop and evaluate Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and their qualification results.
3. Implement visual welding inspector written practices.
4. Manage training and certification systems for welders and welding operators, including qualification and performance evaluation.
5. Perform inspections and verify that work and records conform to aerospace standards.
6. Certify welders' qualifications according to aerospace codes or standards.
7. Maintain knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, symbols, drawings, NDT, and quality procedures.
8. Verify inspection records and documentation compliance.
9. Witness WPS qualification and review compliance with codes and contracts.
10. Ensure production welding and inspection meet standards.
11. Conduct visual weld inspections and review inspection reports.
12. Supervise and train welding inspectors and assistants.

Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality systems like ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Degree in Mechanical or Welding Engineering or related field.
• Preferred certifications: CWI, CAWI, or CSWIP 3.1.
• Good vision as per industry standards, including color perception.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with GTAW and/or EBW welding on aerospace materials.
• Experience with aerospace standards like AWS D17.1, AWS QC1, AWS B5.1, AWS B5.2, AMS standards.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives to foster innovation and creativity. GKN is committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring fair treatment and non-discrimination for all employees and applicants.