Welding Process Engineer – Rail & Automotive Tech

Norsk Hydro; Harderwijk; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a skilled Welding Engineer to support welding activities for structural railway components (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will develop WPS/ qualifications and define welding parameters with production teams while ensuring EN 15085 and ISO 3834 compliance.

In this role you will guide production sites, participate in audits, and collaborate across European sites on advanced welding technologies, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in welding (MIG, TIG, FSW), ideally in rail or aluminium environments.
• Knowledge of railway welding standards and quality requirements.
• Understanding of aluminium materials (6xxx alloys) and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams and functions.
• Fluent English (German/French is an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility assessments for welding during RFQs and project phases.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and qualifications.
• Define and optimize welding parameters in collaboration 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 support continuous improvement.
• Define inspection and testing plans and support audits and certifications.
• Guide production sites on welding technologies, industrialization, and best practices.

Skills

Welding expertise

Rail/ aluminium experience

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a skilled Welding Engineer to support welding activities for structural railway components (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will develop WPS/ qualifications and define welding parameters with production teams while ensuring EN 15085 and ISO 3834 compliance.

In this role you will guide production sites, participate in audits, and collaborate across European sites on advanced welding technologies, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.