Welding Technical Authority

• Provide welding engineering guidance and support across the ClydeUnion product range and support global sites as appropriate
• Manage Procedure Qualification Record development, testing and formal approval of project specific welding procedure specifications as required by contract
• Co-ordination and supervision of welding qualification tests and issue reports upon completion of tests
• Manage and perform reviews of vendor PQR`s / W.P.S to ensure code and contract compliance, working with all parties to gain approval and acceptance
• Supervise welding activities to the extent necessary, ensuring welder capability and continuity records are maintained
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Quality Assurance Managers, and others to ensure all project weld procedures are code and customer compliant
• Responsible for the review and acceptance, of welding documentation (WPS, PQR, Weld Maps, etc) from external vendors for submission to customer
• Support Engineering and Supply Chain in procurement of appropriate material when required for new Weld procedures
• Develop and deliver subject-matter training programs, as requested , for welding activities, to promote awareness and industry best-practice, in accordance with international codes & standards and Client technical specifications
• Working with Quality Control Inspectors (QCI) and QAM to review and address all inspection and mechanical testing reports related to Welding
• Identify and facilitate, the implementation and acceptance of improvements in the workplace
• Creation of purchase requisitions for all welding material and welding test materials where required
• Provide code and specification interpretation expertise
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements

• University Degree / time served apprenticeship in welding engineering or engineering
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in mechanical, metallurgical or weld engineering is required
• CWEng or European Welding Engineer certified or other formal qualification
• Time served welder or equivalent hands-on work experience in manufacturing environment (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of national and international welding codes ie ASME, EN, ISO RCC-M
• Able to meet the requirements as defined in ASME IX QG 106 and CUP QA Program
• Ability to interface with other departments – Engineering / quality / manufacturing / projects
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently as required
• Able to assimilate and process data from a range of sources
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the business
• Significant demonstrable working knowledge of the main welding processes typically used within pump manufacture (castings, baseplates, pressure boundary fabrications & pipework)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues and data into simple, understandable, actionable items
• Skills in Office, including Excel and ERP applications
• You must have valid right to work in the UK and be able to obtain security clearance to apply for this role

Time served welder or equivalent hands-on work experience in manufacturing environment (advantageous)

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits
• Health, Wealth & Lifestyle