Production Welding Quality Engineer

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The role will provide operational Welding process planning, QA/QC support and ensure Welding Management Systems are consistent with EN 3834 and EN1090 requirements, in addition to any other customer requirements, and that the associated responsibilities for QA/QC are discharged accordingly.

A key activity associated with the position involves project/product welding quality assurance and quality control, ensuring all Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) requirements are satisfied for Project and Business needs and ensuring compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To ensure technical and quality compliance of the welding operations
  • To provide technical support to all business areas in welding, welding inspection and associated processes
  • Prepare weld & NDT packs in accordance with project requirements and liaise with clients to gain approval where applicable
  • Preparation of weld packs for third part testing
  • Preparing QITPs forproject and ensuring compliance
  • Maintain WPS, PQR and WQ records
  • Plan the routing and prepare CAD drawings for production from GA drawings
  • Reviewing manufacturing processes and making appropriate recommendations for improvement
  • Ensuring that all engineering and manufacturing projects are reviewed with the standards and relevant regulations
  • Prepare the weld &ndt pack with routings, drawings etc for production
  • Manage and implement engineering changes as required aligned with internal process
  • Carry out inspections as required
  • Collaborating with internal department, liaising with clients and submitting relevant technical documents and packages
  • Ensuring that each project stays within the allocated budget and timeframe
  • Prepare & participate in internal and external audits including onsite audits carried out by 3rd party
  • Competent Responsible Welding Coordinate (or basic/specialist working toward being competent)
  • Comply with company QHSE procedures
  • Carry out other tasks as required

REQUIREMENTS

  • International Welding Diploma desirable but not required
  • Welding and/or Engineering based qualification: C&G/ONC/HNC
  • 3-5 years in either Nuclear Engineering or Aerospace/Defence
  • Manager/Supervisory experience of Welding inspectors
  • Recognised Welding Qualification: CSWIP 3.2
  • ‘Competent’ Responsible Welding Coordinator (or basic/specialist working toward Competent)
  • Product Audit/Verification of Welding process and associated records
  • Ability to interpret Engineering Customer Specifications and Engineering Drawings and define Welding requirements in terms of Resource needs, LQR needs, Acceptance criteria, qualifications and approvals, Processes/procedures needed, Verification methods, Inspection and Test equipment needed
  • 5 years min of Weld Inspection Experience (i.e. Approval of Set-up and procedures, and managing the welding process)
  • Knowledge and application of CAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Powerpoint
  • A positive attitude and willingness to work overtime if required

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

  • Flexible approach to work and a can-do attitude
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Skilled in verbal and written communication
  • Proficient mathematical skills, arithmetic, geometry, algebra and other computation tools that support engineering
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in using 2D& 3D CAD package
  • Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications
  • Knowledge of machining and fabrication techniques
  • Knowledge of various standards and their application
  • Working knowledge of designing pressure equipment to common design codes

JOB TYPE& PLACE OF WORK

  • Full-time
  • Workington, Cumbria, UK

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary and company pension scheme
  • Nine-day fortnight
  • On-site parking
  • Opportunities to develop your career and progress within the company

TO APPLY