Welding Quality & Technology Engineer

HPE s.r.l.; Modena; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

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Job summary

HPE Group S.p.a is seeking a Welding Quality & Technology Engineer to join the Quality and Industrialisation team in Modena. You will provide technical and quality oversight of welding processes, support quotation, industrialisation and production activities, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and technical documentation.

The role involves preparing welding instructions, performing technical reviews, and contributing to the Manufacturing and Inspection Plan as well as First Article

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering.
• Experience in welding technology and quality assurance activities.
• IWE/IWT/IWS qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify customer requirements related to welded components during quotation phase.
• Assess adequacy of welding procedures and personnel qualifications; coordinate qualification activities.
• Prepare welding instructions, pWPS and welding maps.
• Support Production and welding operators to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Monitor welding equipment maintenance and calibration; ensure documentation.
• Contribute to ISO 3834-2 and ISO 9100 certifications and customer audits.
• Analyse non-conformities and support corrective actions.
• Assist in supplier qualification and welding materials supply.

Job description

Company HPE Group S.p.a Location Modena, Italia Functional Area Manufacturing Workplace type On site

Company Description

At HPE Group we design high-tech engineering solutions for the automotive, motorsport and advanced systems sectors.

We are a fast-growing company rooted in the Motor Valley of Modena, with a strong focus on innovation.

We believe that the real value of a company lies in its people: skills, passion, curiosity and the desire to challenge themselves every day.

Position

Welding Quality & Technology Engineer

The successful candidate will join the Quality and Industrialisation team and will be responsible for providing technical and quality oversight of welding processes. The role will involve supporting quotation, industrialisation and production activities, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, the proper management of qualifications and technical documentation, and the continuous improvement of company processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify the completeness and consistency of customer requirements relating to welded components during the quotation phase.
• Assess the adequacy of existing welding procedures and personnel qualifications, coordinating any necessary qualification activities with external laboratories.
• Liaise with customers to clarify technical and regulatory requirements applicable to welding processes.
• Prepare welding instructions, preliminary Welding Procedure Specifications (pWPS) and welding maps.
• Conduct and document Technical Reviews, contributing to the preparation of the Manufacturing and Inspection Plan and the implementation of First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Provide support to Production and welding operators during order execution, ensuring compliance with established procedures and technical specifications.
• Monitor the maintenance and calibration of welding equipment, ensuring appropriate planning and accurate documentation.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Quality Management System and the development of ISO 3834-2 and ISO 9100 certifications, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Participate in customer audits concerning the maintenance of welding qualifications.
• Analyse non-conformities associated with welding processes, supporting root cause analysis and the definition of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the qualification and performance monitoring of suppliers involved in welding processes and the supply of welding materials.
• Contribute to the standardisation of procedures, the dissemination of best practices and the continuous improvement of production processes.

Requirements

Technical

• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in welding technology and quality assurance activities, preferably at junior or mid-level.
• IWE, IWT or IWS qualification.
• Knowledge of welding technologies, metallurgy, material weldability and welded joint design.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and knowledge of the main applicable welding standards, including ISO 15609, ISO 15614, ISO 9606, ISO 17635 and ISO 5817.
• Experience in Supplier Quality will be considered an advantage.

Soft:

• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good technical communication skills and the ability to liaise with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into clear, practical instructions for production.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Results-oriented approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of experience and qualifications acquired.