Welding Quality Engineer

Welding Quality EngineerDue to a period of significant growth, we are scaling our rail manufacturing operation considerably and have an excellent opportunity for an experienced welding quality professional to take ownership of welding systems, procedures and standards at Bespoke Stairlifts Ltd.If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Quality Engineer, Welding Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Welding Coordinator, Responsible Welding Coordinator, Fabrication Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Systems EngineerSALARY: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum + BenefitsLOCATION: Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the HumberJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayJOB OVERVIEWThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Welding Quality Engineer to build and embed robust welding quality systems during an important period of operational growth.As the Welding Quality Engineer, you will act as the named Responsible Welding Coordinator, translating customer requirements into a practical welding QMS aligned with ISO 3834 and ISO 14731.The Welding Quality Engineer will improve procedures, support welder competence, strengthen audit readiness and help the manufacturing team take ownership of welding standards.ABOUT USWe are a customer-focused business specialising in stairlift solutions that help people live safely and independently in their own homes. Based in Bradford, we are committed to delivering reliable service, quality products and a professional experience for our customers, supported by efficient logistics, strong teamwork and continuous improvement.DUTIESYour duties as the Welding Quality Engineer include:Welding QMS Implementation: Build, embed and maintain a practical welding quality management system based around customer requirementsProcedure Development: Develop and adapt pWPS, WPQR, WPS documentation and SOPs that reflect real shopfloor conditionsWelder Competence: Qualify and support welders, maintain competence records and coach teams to improve consistencyProcess Surveillance: Carry out in-process surveillance and ensure welding procedures are adopted and sustained across the operationNon-Conformance Management: Lead investigations through to root cause analysis, corrective action and effective preventionDimensional and Profile Control: Own quality control across tube forming, fabrication and welding processesAudit Readiness: Prepare and maintain the business for customer, certification body and third-party auditsCompliance Standards: Support ongoing alignment with ISO 3834, ISO 14731 and customer welding requirementsCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALProven background in welding quality within a manufacturing or fabrication environmentExperience building, maintaining or improving welding quality systems, procedures and SOPsWorking knowledge of ISO 3834 and ISO 14731Strong understanding of welding compliance, audit preparation and quality assuranceAbility to lead non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actionConfident approach to coaching, influencing and embedding standards on the shopfloorQuality-first mindset with the drive to improve processes and sustain changeDESIRABLECSWIP 3.1 qualificationIWE or IWT qualificationBackground in regulated or safety-critical manufacturingExperience within rail, lifting equipment or structural steel fabricationBENEFITSEmployee benefits on successful completion of probationary period:Zurich Life AssuranceHealth Shield Cash PlanOn site, free parkingWorkplace Pension SchemeNO AGENCIES PLEASEHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.JOB REF: AWDO-P15002This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Bespoke Stairlifts LtdAWD-IN-SPJTPBN1_UKTJ