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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
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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