Welding Engineer

Nter Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Welding Engineer to enhance its Quality team. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with welding standards and supporting production activities. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in welding, previous coordination experience, and strong technical skills. You will drive continuous improvement and be involved in audits and supplier assessments. A competitive salary package of £60,000 to £65,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a welding coordination role.
• Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes.
• Experience supporting or participating in external audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant welding standards.
• Support day-to-day welding activities across the business.
• Identify root causes of welding issues.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Effective communication skills

Strong IT and computer skills

Education

MSc in Welding Engineering or Degree in Metallurgy (or equivalent)

IWT or EWT qualified

CSWIP 3.1 certified

Job description

Job Title: Welding Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Welding Engineer / Welding Coordinator to join our Quality team and play a key role in supporting and enhancing the Welding Quality Management System (WQMS).

This position is central to ensuring compliance with welding standards, supporting day-to-day production activities, and driving continuous improvement across welding processes, qualifications, and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC), ensuring compliance with relevant welding standards and procedures
• Support day-to-day welding activities across the business
• Lead welding-related works order planning data within SAP
• Plan, coordinate, and support internal welder audits and accreditation audit activities
• Identify root causes of welding issues and NCRs using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Support and implement Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and associated process improvements
• Review and assess welding-related suppliers to ensure suitability and compliance
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new product introduction (NPI) and legacy programs
• Create and maintain welding SOPs and work instructions, ensuring accurate and effective information flow
• Perform pre-audit gap analysis against EN 1090, ISO 3834, and DIN 2303 requirements
• Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and ISO 14732
• Support Production Engineering and Design teams on welding-related topics
• Support selection and implementation of appropriate welding equipment and plant
• Identify and evaluate new welding technologies and best-in-class equipment
• Drive improvements to legacy programs to maintain and enhance product quality

Essential Requirements

• IWT or EWT qualified
• Registered with The Welding Institute (TWI)
• CSWIP 3.1 certified
• Previous experience in a welding coordination role
• Strong knowledge of multiple welding processes, including MIG / MAG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and SMAW
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Working knowledge of ISO 3834
• Experience supporting or participating in external audits
• Strong general IT and computer skills
• Effective communication and people-management skills

Desirable Requirements

• MSc in Welding Engineering or Degree in Metallurgy (or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience with mechanised and automated welding systems
• Aluminium welding experience
• Experience working with armour steels
• Working knowledge of DIN 2303 and EN 1090

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe when required