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Welding Engineer
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stockport, ENG, GB
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
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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