Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer/Coordinator required in Stockport. Due to business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join part of a global business operating in the defence industry, supplying equipment to the British military.

The Welding Engineer / Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring compliance with welding standards and procedures across the business, supporting day-to-day welding activities and driving continuous improvement across both new product introduction and legacy programmes.

£60K-£65k + great career prospects and benefits to include:

* Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution

* Holidays: 25 days (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 Bank Holidays

* Sick pay: 4 weeks CSP (rising to 8 weeks with service)

* Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free unreserved on-site parking

* Wellbeing programme: events, weekly free fresh fruits etc

Key Responsibilities

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Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)

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Support day-to-day welding activities and production engineering

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Lead welding-related planning data within SAP

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Coordinate internal welder audits and welding accreditation audits

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Identify root causes of weld issues and NCRs using structured problem-solving methods

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Develop and maintain WPSs, SOPs, and work instructions

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Perform pre-audit analysis for EN 1090, ISO 3834, and DIN 2303

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Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606 and ISO 14732

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Review welding suppliers and support welding plant and technology selection

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Drive improvements to legacy programmes while maintaining product quality

Experience to Support Your Application

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IWT / EWT qualified, registered with TWI

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CSWIP 3.1 qualified

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Proven welding coordination experience

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Strong knowledge of MIG/MAG and TIG welding processes

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Working knowledge of ISO 3834 and exposure to external audits

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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

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Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills

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Experience with mechanised or automated welding systems

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Knowledge of DIN 2303 and EN 1090

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Experience with aluminium or armour steel

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and all applications will be considered.

This is a pivotal opportunity to support and shape welding standards within a growing, high-integrity engineering environment.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial discussion