Rail Welding Process Engineer: Standards & Optimization

Norsk Hydro; Kraków; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in Kraków, Poland, seeks an experienced Welding Specialist to support welding development, qualification, and execution for railway structural components (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will ensure compliance with EN 15085, ISO 3834 and quality standards.

In this role you will guide automotive sector tech choices, evaluate costs, and plan serial equipment while advising production sites across European sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or materials science.
• Hands-on welding experience (MIG, TIG, FSW) in rail or aluminium environments.
• Knowledge of EN 15085 and ISO 3834 quality standards.
• 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 (MIG/TIG/FSW)

Railway welding standards

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or materials science

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Hydro Extrusions in Kraków, Poland, seeks an experienced Welding Specialist to support welding development, qualification, and execution for railway structural components (MIG, TIG, FSW). You will ensure compliance with EN 15085, ISO 3834 and quality standards.

In this role you will guide automotive sector tech choices, evaluate costs, and plan serial equipment while advising production sites across European sites.