Welding Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Erskine; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Welder, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving welding processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate globally with teams across the UK, Australia, and Canada, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving innovation in welding practices. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the shipbuilding sector. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package as you contribute to exciting projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• High awareness of welding processes and techniques.
• Recognised qualification in welding technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Welder approvals and Welding procedures are maintained.
• Resolve shop floor welding-related problems and support improvements.

Skills

Welding processes awareness

Practical skills in welding techniques

Knowledge of welding in shipbuilding

Understanding of weld inspection techniques

Education

Industry qualification in welding technology

Job description

Location: Glasgow. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £42,950 dependent on skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Ensure that all aspects of Welder approvals and Welding procedures are up to date and correctly maintained.
2. Interpret standards and specifications related to welding and associated processes.
3. Resolve shop floor and production welding related problems.
4. Support continuous improvement practices within welding processes.
5. Advise Operations on the best welding processes to meet safety, quality, and cost targets.
6. Collaborate globally with colleagues in the UK, Australia, and Canada to share best practices and learnings across programmes.

Your skills and experiences:

• High awareness of welding processes with practical skills across various welding techniques and equipment.
• Recognised industry qualification in welding technology or willingness to pursue one.
• Good knowledge of welding in shipbuilding, manufacturing, or similar heavy engineering sectors.
• Ability to understand weld inspection and NDE techniques.

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The BAE Systems Welding Engineering Team:

The team ensures compliance with standards and drives improvements in welding processes. With recent investments in robotic welding systems, we currently have 5 engineers and are expanding to support the Clyde shipbuilding programmes. This role offers opportunities to develop skills, optimise processes, and contribute to current and future projects.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also accommodate candidates with disabilities or health conditions during the recruitment process.

Note that many roles require security and export control clearances, which may restrict eligibility based on nationality or previous nationalities.

Closing Date: 8th May 2025. Interviews will be held W/C 12th May. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly if interested.