Welding Engineer


Company:	NRL Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Middlesbrough, TS2 1UT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Title Welding Engineer

Summary We’re looking for an experienced Welding Engineer to lead welding activities and drive continuous improvement across site operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional who thrives in managing welding coordination and ensuring compliance with recognised standards. If you have a strong technical background and enjoy creating efficient, safe processes, this role could be ideal for you.

Location and Working Pattern On-site | 39 hours per week

Client Overview Our client operates within the engineering sector and is committed to delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions. They uphold a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across their operations.

Responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate welding activities across the site

- Act as the Responsible Welding Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards

- Develop, implement, and improve the site-wide welding management system

- Investigate welding defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

- Provide technical support to production and engineering teams

- Create and maintain Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS)

- Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards

- Contribute to FMEA, Control Plans, and Engineering Change processes

Must-have Requirements

- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (BEng/BSc)

- Certified International/European Welding Engineer (IWE/EWE)

- Prior experience in a similar Welding Engineer role

- Background in Engineering, Oil & Gas, or Renewables sectors

- Strong knowledge of welding systems and processes

- Experience with manufacturing environments using large-scale equipment and semi-automated welding technologies

- Specialist knowledge of Weld Procedure Specifications

- Practical experience with welding techniques including:

- FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)

- GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)

- Submerged Arc Welding

- Understanding of FMEA, Control Plans, and Engineering Change processes

- Working knowledge of ISO standards: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001

Nice-to-have Skills

- Experience in developing advanced welding technologies

- Exposure to continuous improvement and Lean methodologies

Apply Now Ready to take the next step in your welding career? Apply today and join a team where your technical expertise will make a real difference.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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