Rail Welding Process Engineer — Lead Tech & Standards

Norsk Hydro; Hoogezand; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a mechanical engineering professional to lead welding development, qualification, and execution for structural railway components (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834 and support automotive sector activities in technology selection and cost evaluation.

You will guide production sites across European operations, define welding parameters, create WPS and qualification plans, and drive continuous improvement with a rigorous quality and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or materials science.
• Proven hands-on welding experience in rail or aluminium environments.
• Solid knowledge of EN 15085 and ISO 3834 requirements.
• Experience developing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

Responsibilities

• Support welding feasibility assessments for RFQs and projects.
• Develop and maintain WPS and qualification activities.
• Define and optimize welding parameters with production teams.
• Ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834 and customer requirements.
• Provide on-site technical support and troubleshoot welding issues.
• Lead root cause analyses for defects and drive continuous improvement.
• Define inspection/testing plans and support audits and certifications.
• Guide sites on welding technologies and industrialization.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

FSW welding

Welding parameter optimization

Quality standards knowledge

EN 15085 / ISO 3834

Aluminium 6xxx alloys

Analytical problem solving

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Materials Science

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a mechanical engineering professional to lead welding development, qualification, and execution for structural railway components (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will ensure compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834 and support automotive sector activities in technology selection and cost evaluation.

You will guide production sites across European operations, define welding parameters, create WPS and qualification plans, and drive continuous improvement with a rigorous quality and