Welding Engineer

Nrl; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Welding Engineer to lead welding activities on-site and drive continuous improvement across site operations. The role focuses on welding coordination, WPS creation, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001/45001/14001 standards.

You will support production and engineering teams, investigate defects, and contribute to FMEA, Control Plans, and Engineering Change processes to enhance safety and quality across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng/BSc).
• IWE/EWE certification.
• Experience in a Welding Engineer role.
• Background in Engineering, Oil & Gas, or Renewables.
• Strong knowledge of welding systems and processes.
• Experience with large-scale equipment and semi-automated welding.
• Specialist knowledge of Weld Procedure Specifications.
• Experience with FCAW, GTAW and Submerged Arc Welding.
• 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 standards compliance.
• Develop and improve the welding management system site-wide.
• Investigate 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

FCAW

GTAW

Submerged Arc Welding

FMEA

Control Plans

Engineering Change

ISO standards knowledge

Education

BEng/BSc

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.