Welding Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to ensure compliance with welding standards, resolve production issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. With a focus on collaboration across global teams, you will play a crucial role in optimizing welding processes for shipbuilding projects. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees. If you are passionate about welding and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programs

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• High awareness of welding processes with practical skills.
• Good knowledge of welding in shipbuilding or heavy engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Welder approvals and Welding procedures are maintained.
• Resolve shop floor welding-related problems.
• Advise Operations on optimal welding processes.

Skills

Welding processes

Welding techniques

Weld inspection

NDE techniques

Education

Industry-recognized 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 optimal welding processes to meet safety, quality, and cost performance targets.
6. Collaborate globally (UK, Australia, Canada) to share best practices and lessons learned across programs.

Your skills and experiences:

• High awareness of welding processes with practical skills across various welding techniques and equipment.
• Industry-recognized qualification in welding technology or willingness to attain one.
• Good knowledge of welding in shipbuilding, manufacturing, or similar heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to understand weld inspection and NDE techniques.

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

The BAE Systems Welding Engineering Team:

Responsible for compliance with standards and process improvements. With recent investments in robotic welding systems, the team of 5 engineers is expanding to support Clyde shipbuilding programs. This role offers opportunities to develop and optimize welding processes for current and future projects.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions based on nationality and background.

Closing Date: 8th May 2025. Interviews will be held W/C 12th May. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.