Welding Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welding Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to ensure compliance with welding standards while driving improvements in processes. With a focus on collaboration across global teams, you will tackle production challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives. The company values diversity and inclusion, making it a welcoming environment for all candidates. If you are passionate about welding technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Welder approvals and Welding procedures are maintained.
• Advise on the best welding processes for safety and quality.

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 the best welding processes to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.
6. Collaborate globally with colleagues in the UK, Australia, and Canada to share best practices and lessons learned across programmes.

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 obtain one.
• Knowledge of welding processes 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-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, 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, we currently have five engineers and are expanding to support shipbuilding programmes on the Clyde. This role offers opportunities to develop skills, optimize processes, and influence future programmes.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your assessment, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that some roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and other factors.

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