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Responsible Welding Coordinator
Location: Stockport
Salary: Circa £60,000 + benefits
Job type: Permanent
Are you a qualified Welding Engineer with experience in coordination and quality assurance? This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in enhancing a well-established Welding Quality Management System within a high-integrity engineering environment.
About the role
You’ll play a key role in supporting daily welding operations, driving quality improvements, and ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant industry standards and certifications. You’ll be part of a dedicated quality team and will act as the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) for the business. This is a broad role with real influence - from developing WPSs and supporting new product introductions to coordinating internal audits and contributing to equipment strategy.
Key responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all welding standards, procedures, and accreditations (ISO 3834, EN 1090, DIN 2303)
Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 & 14732
Lead works order planning (welding) in SAP
Plan and manage internal welder audits
Conduct pre-audit analysis and identify areas for corrective action
Develop WPSs and SOPs for new and existing programmes
Investigate welding issues using structured problem-solving methods (RCCA)
Review and assess welding-related suppliers
Support engineering and design teams on welding matters
Advise on plant selection and identify opportunities to introduce latest technology and automation
What you’ll need:
IWT or EWT qualification
CSWIP 3.1 certification
Registered with The Welding Institute (TWI)
Strong coordination experience in a welding-focused role
Excellent knowledge of MIG, MAG, TIG, and SMAW processes
Working knowledge of ISO 3834 and exposure to external audits
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
Strong computer skills and good people management abilities
Desirable (training can be provided):
IWE / EWE qualification
MSc in Welding Engineering or relevant Metallurgy qualification
Experience with armoured steel or aluminium welding
Familiarity with mechanised and automated welding systems
What’s in it for you:
Circa £60,000 salary
4%/7% matched pension
Half-day Fridays
Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
Generous holiday and long-service benefits
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking and EV charging
Access to a wellbeing programme and employee assistance support
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, high-quality engineering environment and enjoys continuous improvement work across welding processes and systems.
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