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Your new company A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation with a strong presence across the North West. Known for delivering high-quality, safety-critical products, they are investing in growth across their Manchester site and are now seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to support production, quality, and continuous improvement activities. Your new role As the Welding Engineer, you will play a key role in overseeing welding processes, procedures, and compliance across the site. You will work closely with production, quality, and design teams to ensure all welded components meet required standards and are delivered to customer specification. Key responsibilities include: Developing, reviewing, and approving Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR). Providing technical support to welders and production teams on welding techniques, materials, and best practice. Conducting weld inspections and ensuring compliance with relevant codes (e.g., ISO, ASME, EN standards). Supporting customer and third-party audits, ensuring documentation and certification are up to date. Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions relating to weld quality issues. Driving continuous improvement across welding operations, including training and process optimisation. Supporting new product introduction, advising on weld feasibility, joint design, and material suitability. What you'll need to succeed Degree or HNC/HND in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong working knowledge of welding processes such as MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA, or automated welding systems. Experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy engineering environment. Familiarity with ISO 3834, EN 1090, ASME IX or equivalent standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across departments. Desirable: CSWIP, PCN, IWS/IWT/IWE or similar qualifications. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package with company benefits. Opportunity to work in a technically challenging environment within a growing organisation. Clear routes for professional development, training, and accreditation support. A collaborative team culture and modern engineering facilities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ