Welding Quality Lead – ISO Standards & NDT Support

Futures Consulting Group Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydram Engineering, a leading sheet metal and tubular components supplier in Chilton (County Durham), is seeking a Welding Co-ordinator to drive welding quality across the site and support audits and customer requirements.

You will oversee welding qualifications, procedures and testing, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and maintaining a robust quality culture. The role involves collaboration with the Engineering and Quality teams, and mentoring apprentices on welding techniques.

Qualifications

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector qualification
• PCN Level 2 PT (Penetrant Testing)
• Extensive background in metal fabrication and welding
• Relevant experience of quality management systems and compliance with ISO standards
• Proven track record in training and developing welding personnel

Responsibilities

• Maintain welding quality management systems in line with ISO 3834, EN 15085, DIN 2303 and ECWRV
• Oversee welding qualifications and implement new standards
• Inspect and test welded joints to ensure drawings and customer specs are met
• Perform destructive and non-destructive testing on welded joints
• Develop WPQRs and create WPSs as per customer requirements
• Mentor apprentices and support NDT technician development

Skills

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector

PCN Level 2 PT

Metal fabrication

Quality management systems

Staff training

Job description

Hydram Engineering, a leading sheet metal and tubular components supplier in Chilton (County Durham), is seeking a Welding Co-ordinator to drive welding quality across the site and support audits and customer requirements.

You will oversee welding qualifications, procedures and testing, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and maintaining a robust quality culture. The role involves collaboration with the Engineering and Quality teams, and mentoring apprentices on welding techniques.