Welding Engineer
BBBH93247_1743581674
Posted: 04/02/2025
- Up to £65000.00 per annum
- Greater Manchester
- Permanent
Welding Engineer
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £65,000
Permanent
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 07:45 - 16:45 and Friday: 07:30 - 12:00
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design and development of welding procedure specifications (WPS).
- Perform technical reviews of nuclear welding-related contract documentation.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and approval body requirements.
- Act as a welding engineering expert for design and manufacturing processes.
- Review and accept nuclear welding documentation (WPS, WPQRs, etc.).
- Design and develop welding procedures.
- Ensure safe working practices and support the quality & welding inspection team.
- Assess the suitability of subcontractors for welding and cutting activities.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Engineering qualification (HNC, BEng, MSc) and an International Welding Engineering Diploma (IWE) or working towards it.
- Lead auditor qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Extensive knowledge of welding standards (e.g., BS EN ISO 14731, ISO 3834, BS EN ISO 15614, BS EN ISO 9606).
- Experience in nuclear manufacturing processes and client procedures.
- Strong ability to read engineering drawings and understand welding specifications.