Welding Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled welder to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to work with innovative robotic welding systems and collaborate with teams across the UK, Australia, and Canada. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with standards while driving improvements in welding processes. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and make a real difference. With flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• High level of practical skills on various welding processes and equipment.
• Willingness to work towards an industry-recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Welder approvals and Welding procedures are maintained.
• Resolve production welding-related problems and support continuous improvement.
• Advise on optimum welding processes for safety and quality.

Skills

Welding process awareness

Welding technology qualification

Knowledge of welding in shipbuilding

Understanding of weld inspection and NDE techniques

Education

Industry-recognised qualification in welding technology

Job description

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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 in relation to welding and associated processes.
3. Resolve shop floor and production welding related problems.
4. Support continuous improvement practices within the welding processes.
5. Advise Operations on the optimum welding processes to achieve safety, quality, and cost performance goals.
6. Collaborate with colleagues across the UK, Australia, and Canada to share best practices and learnings across various programmes.

Your skills and experiences:

• High level of welding process awareness with practical skills on most welding processes, equipment, and techniques.
• An industry-recognised qualification in welding technology or willingness to work towards one.
• Good knowledge of welding processes in shipbuilding, manufacturing, or similar heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to understand weld inspection and NDE techniques.

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

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, the team of 5 engineers is expanding to support the Shipbuilding programmes on the Clyde. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, help optimise welding processes, and shape future programmes.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth.

Closing Date: 8th May 2025. Interviews will be held W/C 12th May. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged.