Welding Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Welding Engineer to join our Client’s team. This role involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities, from reviewing welding requirements and conducting technical reviews to overseeing welding personnel and managing production planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with additional training as a Welding Engineer, and possess a range of personal competencies that contribute to effective team leadership and project management.
Day to Day of the role:
- Conduct technical reviews, including the selection of materials and the positioning of joints.
- Qualify welders and operators, manage in-house welder tests, and provide training and supervision.
- Ensure the suitability and maintenance of welding and auxiliary equipment.
- Plan production processes, referencing process instructions and managing environmental influences.
- Qualify welding procedures and instructions, and manage work samples and welding instructions.
- Create and manage work instructions and forms.
- Oversee the suitability, storage, and handling of welding consumables and base materials.
- Monitor and inspect welding processes before, during, and after welding, ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
- Define and oversee corrective actions for non-conformance.
- Maintain identification and traceability of materials, welders, and welding operations.
- Create welding plans and technical documentation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering with further training as a Welding Engineer.
- Proficiency in sheet metal processing and mechanical processing/surface treatment.
- Knowledge of quality management (QM) and quality systems (QS).
- Experience in project management and design.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in ERP and CAD systems, as well as MS Office programs.