Welding Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welding Engineer to join their team in Wolverhampton. This role involves ensuring compliance with welding processes, managing NADCAP accreditation, and conducting metallurgical analyses. The ideal candidate will have extensive welding experience and strong leadership skills, contributing to innovative solutions in aerospace. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters a culture of inclusion, where your expertise will help shape the future of aviation safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in welding with technical expertise.
• Proven track record in NADCAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with welding processes and procedures.
• Lead audits and maintain welder certification.

Skills

Welding expertise

NADCAP accreditation compliance

Technical reporting

Leadership and collaboration

Quality assurance systems knowledge

Metallurgical analysis

Education

International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification

European Welding Engineer (EWE) qualification

Job description

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We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Welding Engineer to join our Power & Controls Strategic Business Unit of Collins Aerospace, based in Wolverhampton.

The Role:

The Welding Engineer will ensure compliance with welding processes and procedures. Reporting to the Special Process Manager, the Welding Engineer will be part of the Quality team, responsible for NADCAP compliance and customer 3rd party audits. The role also involves metallurgical laboratory activities, analysis, development of new products, and supporting customer investigations.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Technical responsibility for welding across the organization
2. Development and control of welding procedures
3. Qualifying and maintaining welder certification
4. Championing audit compliance, including NADCAP and customer accreditation
5. Participating in and implementing Technology Development Plans for new welding and joining technologies, including robotic welding
6. Involvement in Design for Manufacture assessments and design reviews
7. Conducting metallurgical analysis for weld certification and welder qualification
8. Providing training and technical support to Welding Operators
9. Leading RRCA investigations and supporting corrective actions
10. Driving continuous improvement activities to enhance efficiency

Essential Qualifications:

• Extensive experience related to welding and technical expertise
• Proven track record in NADCAP accreditation compliance
• Familiarity with aerospace or similar quality assurance systems like ISO9000 or AS9100
• Motivated, adaptable, responsive to change, and able to remain calm under pressure
• Effective management, technical discussion leadership, and commitment delivery skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting to Senior Leadership
• Leadership qualities and ability to collaborate across departments
• Experience with internal and external quality audits is advantageous

Preferred Qualifications:

• International Welding Engineer (IWE) / European Welding Engineer (EWE) qualification
• Previous metallurgical experience

About us:

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, leads in advanced solutions for aerospace and defense. We provide innovative, comprehensive solutions to meet global market demands.

Our products are on nearly every aircraft, ensuring safety, comfort, and efficiency. Join us to be part of a team that makes modern flight possible for millions worldwide.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We foster a culture where all employees can share ideas and passions, tackling industry challenges and exploring new possibilities.