Welding Engineer

NRL Recruitment; Haverton Hil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to lead welding activities on site and drive continuous improvement of site operations. You will act as the Responsible Welding Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards and develop, implement and improve the site-wide welding management system.

The role requires a BEng/BSc in engineering, IW/EWE certification, and extensive experience with FCAW, GTAW and SAW techniques in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BEng/BSc).
• Certified IWE/EWE welding engineer.
• Experience as a Welding Engineer in Oil & Gas or Renewables.
• Strong knowledge of welding systems and processes.
• Experience with large-scale manufacturing equipment and semi-automated welding.
• Proficiency with Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• FCAW, GTAW and SAW techniques.
• Understanding of FMEA, Control Plans and Engineering Change processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate welding activities across the site.
• Act as the Responsible Welding Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop, implement and improve the site-wide welding management system.
• Investigate welding defects, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to production and engineering teams.
• Create and maintain Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Contribute to FMEA, Control Plans and Engineering Change processes.

Skills

Welding coordination

Process improvement

Quality systems

Problem solving

Project management

Education

BEng/BSc in engineering

Tools

WPS management

FCAW/GTAW/Solid welding equipment

ISO 9001/45001/14001 experience

Job description

Job Title Welding Engineer

Summary: We're looking for an experienced Welding Engineer to lead welding activities and drive continuous improvement across site operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional who thrives in managing welding coordination and ensuring compliance with recognised standards. If you have a strong technical background and enjoy creating efficient, safe processes, this role could be ideal for you.

Location and Working Pattern: On-site | 39 hours per week

Client Overview: Our client operates within the engineering sector and is committed to delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions. They uphold a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across their operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate welding activities across the site
• Act as the Responsible Welding Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards
• Develop, implement, and improve the site-wide welding management system
• Investigate welding defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical support to production and engineering teams
• Create and maintain Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards
• Contribute to FMEA, Control Plans, and Engineering Change processes

Must-have Requirements

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng/BSc)
• Certified International/European Welding Engineer (IWE/EWE)
• Prior experience in a similar Welding Engineer role
• Background in Engineering, Oil & Gas, or Renewables sectors
• Strong knowledge of welding systems and processes
• Experience with manufacturing environments using large-scale equipment and semi-automated welding technologies
• Specialist knowledge of Weld Procedure Specifications
• Practical experience with welding techniques including:
  • FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
  • GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
  • Submerged Arc Welding
• Understanding of FMEA, Control Plans, and Engineering Change processes
• Working knowledge of ISO standards: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience in developing advanced welding technologies
• Exposure to continuous improvement and Lean methodologies

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.