Rail Welding Process Engineer - Standards, Innovation

Norsk Hydro; Łódź; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Norsk Hydro's Hydro Extrusions division in Łódź is seeking a Welding Engineer to support welding activities for structural components in railway applications. The role focuses on developing WPS, qualifying welds, and optimizing parameters, ensuring compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834.

You will work with production teams, provide on-site support, lead root-cause analyses, and guide sites on welding technologies and process improvements, with travel across European sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Hands-on welding experience with MIG, TIG and FSW.
• Strong knowledge of railway standards and quality requirements.
• Understanding of aluminium materials (6xxx) and manufacturing processes.

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 with 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 (MIG, TIG, FSW)

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Norsk Hydro's Hydro Extrusions division in Łódź is seeking a Welding Engineer to support welding activities for structural components in railway applications. The role focuses on developing WPS, qualifying welds, and optimizing parameters, ensuring compliance with EN 15085 and ISO 3834.

You will work with production teams, provide on-site support, lead root-cause analyses, and guide sites on welding technologies and process improvements, with travel across European sites.