Welding Process Engineer

Alstom; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is seeking a Welding Process Engineer in Crewe. In this role, you will oversee welding operations, ensuring compliance with standards and driving efficiency. You will collaborate across departments, manage welding procedures, and contribute to innovative projects. The position offers a permanent contract and a competitive salary of approximately £50K, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Welding Engineer / Coordinator in rail or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of welding and brazing standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite welding and brazing operations, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead the internalisation of outsourced welding activities.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CSWIP

NDT

Job description

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Closing Date: 28th April 2025

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Req ID: 482040

Welding Engineer

Location: Crewe (Onsite role)

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: c. £50K + Benefits

Closing Date: 28th April 2025

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Welding Engineer / Coordinator based in Crewe we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and help shape the future of welding capability at Alstom. You’ll report to the Head of Technical Services and play a vital role in overseeing onsite welding and brazing operations, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external legislation. You’ll collaborate across departments to maintain high-quality workmanship and help drive efficiency, quality, and process improvement for existing and new workstreams.

We’ll look to you to:

• Lead the internalisation of outsourced welding activities and support business growth through new awards
• Supervise welding processes and coordinate teams to ensure safety and quality standards are met and maintained
• Develop and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with third parties to validate and approve welding procedures and test samples
• Monitor and manage welder qualifications and related documentation WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR (Procedure Qualification Record), WPQR (Welder Performance Qualification Record)
• Liaise with Manufacturing, Industrial, and Quality departments to support New Product Introductions and change activities
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing full process traceability and qualification documentation
• Maintain systems and records at an auditable standard
• Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requirements and ensure process integrity
• Contribute to site investment discussions regarding welding equipment and facility improvements
• Conduct inspections of welding work to ensure adherence to Alstom’s special process controls
  
  

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to tick every box. Instead, we’ve listed some traits and skills that will help you thrive in this role:

• Significant experience as a Welding Engineer / Coordinator in rail or heavy industry
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of welding and brazing standards (academic and hands-on)
• HNC / HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Awareness of metallurgy and welding process technologies
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English skills
• CSWIP (Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel) or NDT qualifications desirable
• A natural problem-solver who can lead, guide, and mentor others in welding best practices
  
  

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical)
  
  

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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