Welding Engineer: Lead Weld Processes & Quality On-site

Salt Separation Services Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company bonus

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Income protection

Early finish Friday

Training and development

Holiday buy-back

Team events

Job summary

Salt Separation Services Limited in Rochdale is seeking a Welding Engineer to provide technical leadership for welding activities on-site. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and adherence to approved Welding Procedure Specifications, customer requirements and industry standards.

You will support manufacturing with welding process optimization, QA, and continuous improvement, while aiding structural design for new builds and repairs.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of welding processes, fabrication techniques and welding quality requirements.
• Knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), qualification requirements and weld traceability systems.
• Understanding of applicable welding codes, standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication details and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage welding activities across manufacturing to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Develop, maintain and control the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) system.
• Maintain and manage the Weld Matrix and records.
• Ensure welding activities are undertaken by trained, qualified personnel.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance of welding equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives relating to welding processes, quality and efficiency.
• Provide specialist welding support to engineering and production teams.
• Participate in design reviews and project processes regarding welding.

Skills

Welding processes

WPS & weld traceability

Welding codes & standards

Reading engineering drawings

Investigating defects

Continuous improvement

Documentation & records

Job description

Salt Separation Services Limited in Rochdale is seeking a Welding Engineer to provide technical leadership for welding activities on-site. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and adherence to approved Welding Procedure Specifications, customer requirements and industry standards.

You will support manufacturing with welding process optimization, QA, and continuous improvement, while aiding structural design for new builds and repairs.