Welding Process Engineer
Welding Process Engineer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Req ID: 482040
Welding Engineer
Location: Crewe (Onsite role)
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Salary: c. 50K Benefits
Closing Date: 26th June 2025
At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Alstom is the UK & Irelands leading supplier of new trains and train services and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure have built or are building just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market from innovative high-speed rolling stock metros and trams to maintenance modernisation infrastructure and signalling.
Could you be the full-time Welding Engineer / Coordinator based in Crewe were looking for
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and help shape the future of welding capability at Alstom. Youll report to the Head of Technical Services and play a vital role in overseeing onsite welding and brazing operations ensuring compliance with internal standards and external legislation. Youll collaborate across departments to maintain high-quality workmanship and help drive efficiency quality and process improvement for existing and new workstreams.
Well look to you to:
- Lead the internalisation of outsourced welding activities and support business growth through new awards
- Supervise welding processes and coordinate teams to ensure safety and quality standards are met and maintained
- Develop and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and ensure regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with third parties to validate and approve welding procedures and test samples
- Monitor and manage welder qualifications and related documentation WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) PQR (Procedure Qualification Record) WPQR (Welder Performance Qualification Record)
- Liaise with Manufacturing Industrial and Quality departments to support New Product Introductions and change activities
- Participate in internal and external audits providing full process traceability and qualification documentation
- Maintain systems and records at an auditable standard
- Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requirements and ensure process integrity
- Contribute to site investment discussions regarding welding equipment and facility improvements
- Conduct inspections of welding work to ensure adherence to Alstoms special process controls
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to tick every box. Instead weve listed some traits and skills that will help you thrive in this role:
- Significant experience as a Welding Engineer / Coordinator in rail or heavy industry
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of welding and brazing standards (academic and hands-on e.g. EN-15085)
- HNC / HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
- Awareness of metallurgy and welding process technologies
- Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English skills
- CSWIP (Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel) or NDT qualifications desirable
- A natural problem-solver who can lead guide and mentor others in welding best practices
Things youll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:
- Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
- Utilise our agile working environment
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension life ins. medical)
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by local law.
As a disability confident leader accredited employer we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.
#LI-RM2
Employment Type
Full Time
