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Welding Quality Engineer

£40,000-£65,000

• Mon-fri days
• Life Assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension
• 25 days + banks (rising to 28)
• Training and progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme

Are you ready to take ownership of high-integrity welding engineering projects in the military and nuclear sectors, driving quality and continuous improvement with real impact? This role allows you to enjoy professional development, ongoing training, and a supportive environment that values your growth and expertise.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Own quality and deliverables for specialist projects, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory requirements
• Lead welding coordination, including WPS/WPQRs, welder qualifications, and WD (weld-through) inspections and perform and manage NDT activities (MPI, LPI, VT) and Low Pressure Underwater (LPU) testing.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Plans, hold/witness points, inspections, compile lifetime record packs and collaborate across engineering, purchasing, and production teams
• Oversee fabrication and assembly processes, tracking project milestones, risks, costs, and quality impacts
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA, translating technical standards into practical shop-floor procedures and instructions
• Maintain and enhance ISO9001 Quality Management Systems, supporting the site’s progression toward AS9100 and Fit for Nuclear (F4N) certification while driving continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

ESSENTIAL

• CSWIP 3.1 or PCN Level II welding inspection certification, with hands-on NDT experience (MPI, LPI, VT)
• Proven experience managing specialist engineering or fabrication projects in heavy manufacturing environments

Desriable:

• Strong understanding of quality management systems with practical awareness of ISO9001, AS9100, and Fit for Nuclear (F4N) standards
• PRINCE2 Practitioner/APM PMQ/PMP or equivalent formal PM qualification

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant Hazel Luna