Welding Engineer

Location: Stockport

Salary: Circa £60,000 + benefits

Job Type: Permanent

We're looking for an experienced Welding Engineer to take a lead role in maintaining and developing an established Welding Quality Management System within a high-integrity engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual to step into a role with real influence across welding coordination, quality assurance, and technical support functions.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the following essential criteria will be considered:

IWT or EWT qualified

Registered with The Welding Institute (TWI)

CSWIP 3.1 certified

Previous experience in welding coordination

In-depth knowledge of MIG/MAG (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes

Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and documentation

Working knowledge of ISO 3834

Experience with external audit activity

About the Role

As the Welding Engineer, you'll be part of a specialist quality team and act as the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) for the site. You'll be involved in day-to-day welding operations, support new product introductions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvements in welding processes. This is a broad and hands-on role that spans quality control, documentation, internal audits, and equipment strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure welding activities comply with relevant standards and certifications (ISO 3834, EN 1090, DIN 2303)

Lead welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 & 14732

Develop and maintain WPSs and SOPs

Plan and manage welding-related work orders in SAP

Conduct internal welder audits and manage corrective actions

Support root cause analysis and problem-solving (RCCA)

Liaise with suppliers on welding capability and compliance

Provide technical guidance to engineering and design teams

Contribute to plant/equipment selection and welding automation strategy

What's on Offer:

Salary circa £60,000

4%/7% matched pension

Life assurance and enhanced sick pay

Half-day Fridays

Generous holiday allowance with long-service rewards

Free on-site parking and EV charging

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee wellbeing and assistance programmes

This is a key role for someone with a structured approach to quality, a passion for welding engineering, and a commitment to maintaining excellence in high-integrity fabrication.

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