Welding QA/QC Engineer

AE Partners; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Welding QA/QC Engineer to oversee welding procedures and ensure compliance with applicable standards. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, conducting inspections, and managing welding logs and reports. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with welding procedures and quality control methodologies. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of welding codes and standards such as EN ISO 15614.
• Experience in coordinating Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications and records.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate with certification authorities as required.

Skills

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Quality Assurance and Control

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Job description

Welding QA/QC Engineer

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Test Records (WQTR).
• Ensure welding procedures comply with applicable codes/standards (e.g. EN ISO 15614, ASME IX, AWS D1.1).
• Maintain welding logs, registers, and consumable traceability records.
• Prepare and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Compile full QA/QC dossiers, including Manufacturing Data Reports (MDR) and final Quality Dossier packs.
• Coordinate with notified bodies and certification authorities as required.

Welder Qualification & Supervision:

• Verify welder qualifications and certifications are valid and aligned with project scope.
• Conduct or witness welder qualification tests.
• Supervise, monitor, and support welders to ensure compliance with WPS.

Inspection & Testing:

• Perform pre-weld checks (materials, fit-up, joint preparation, consumables).
• Conduct in-process and post-weld inspections (visual and dimensional).
• Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (UT, RT, MT, PT) and review reports.
• Witness destructive testing where required.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Implement and monitor ITPs at all stages of fabrication and erection.
• Manage welding consumables, including storage, batch control, and issuance.
• Raise, track, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Records & Reporting:

• Maintain weld maps and traceability for welders, joints, and materials.
• Compile and submit QA/QC documentation packs for client approval.
• Issue daily and weekly welding inspection reports.

Coordination & Communication:

• Liaise with site supervisors, fabrication teams, and client inspectors.
• Attend and contribute to QA/QC and site coordination meetings.
• Support internal, client, and third-party audits.

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Ensure all welding activities are carried out in line with HSE procedures (permits to work, PPE, fume extraction, fire safety).
• Promote safe working practices