Welding Engineer

Key Talent Solutions; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Talent Solutions in Saudi Arabia seeks a Welding Engineer – Production to ensure welding quality across projects, aligning with WPS and client specs.

You will verify equipment calibration, prepare Weld Maps and WPS, monitor consumables, and review NDE/NDT reports while maintaining records.

Requires Bachelor’s or Diploma in Engineering, CSWIP or CWI certification, and 2–3 years’ production experience with strong QA/QC coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering.
• CSWIP or CWI certification required.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes/standards.
• Experience reviewing NDE/NDT reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Weld Maps and WPS and coordinate PQRs.
• Liaise with clients to obtain WPS approvals and ensure project requirements are met.
• Supervise welding of test coupons in accordance with codes and standards.
• Verify calibration and readiness of welding equipment.
• Monitor the use of welding consumables (electrodes, wire, flux).
• Verify welder qualifications and approval status before project assignment.
• Raise NCRs for welding-related non-conformances identified on the shop floor.
• Review NDE reports before client submission.
• Review welding records and supplier documentation for compliance.
• Maintain accurate welding documentation and production/manpower reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills

Welding standards

NDE/NDT review

QA/QC coordination

WPS/PQR familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering

CSWIP or CWI certification

Job description

Welding Engineer – Production

Location: Saudi Arabia

Industry: Manufacturing / Steel Fabrication / Engineering

We are currently supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization in Saudi Arabia with the appointment of a Welding Engineer – Production.

This role will be responsible for maintaining welding quality across production projects, ensuring welding procedures, consumables, equipment and documentation meet applicable codes, project requirements and delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Weld Maps and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and coordinate Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).


• Liaise with clients to obtain WPS approvals and ensure compliance with project-specific requirements.


• Supervise welding of test coupons in accordance with applicable codes and standards.


• Verify calibration and readiness of welding equipment.


• Monitor the correct use of welding consumables including electrodes, wire and flux.


• Verify welder qualifications and approval status before assignment to projects.


• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for welding-related non-compliance identified on the shop floor.


• Review and accept Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) reports before client submission.


• Review welding records and supplier documentation for compliance with project and industry standards.


• Maintain accurate welding documentation and prepare required production/manpower reports.


• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.


• A recognised welding certification such as CSWIP or CWI.


• Minimum 2–3 years' experience within a production environment.


• Strong knowledge of WPS, PQR, weld maps, welder qualification and welding codes/standards.


• Experience reviewing NDE/NDT reports and welding quality documentation.


• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, QA/QC teams, project teams, vendors and third-party inspectors.

Interested?

If you have experience in welding engineering, fabrication, production and QA/QC and hold a recognized CSWIP or CWI certification, we would like to hear from you.