Welding and Quality Engineer

Role Purpose
The Quality & Welding Engineer is responsible for providing specialist technical assurance of welding, fabrication, and associated inspection activities across the supply chain, assets, and projects.

The role acts as a technical authority for weld quality, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contractual requirements, while also supporting the wider Quality function through management system development, procedure updates, and continual improvement when not deployed on project-specific welding scopes.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Welding & Fabrication Quality Assurance (Core Role)
Authority to issue or co-sign Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required
Act as the technical focal point for welding and fabrication quality.
Review, technically assess, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure

Qualification Records (PQR/WPQR), and Welder Qualification Records in accordance with applicable
standards (e.g. ISO 15614, ISO 9606, ASME IX where applicable).
Verify welding documentation complies with contractual, regulatory, and client requirements.
Witnessing inspections on behalf of the client per the supplier's Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
Hold point authorisation for ITP inspection (and escalation to the client's Quality / Assets / Engineering
teams for significant findings)
Provide welding quality input during tender, contract review, and project handover phases.
Support definition of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) related to welding and fabrication.

Supplier & Sub-Contractor Assurance
Conduct supplier and fabricator audits, assessments, and technical reviews focused on welding
capability and quality systems.
Verify supplier compliance with welding, fabrication, and inspection requirements (including ISO3834 where applicable).
Provide on-site welding surveillance and inspection at supplier facilities and during projectmobilisation.
Support procurement and engineering teams in evaluating welding capability during supplierselection.

Inspection, NDT & Technical Review
Review and assess NDT procedures, techniques, and reports in line with project requirements andrelevant standards.
Verify that NDT activities are conducted by qualified and certified personnel in accordance with ISO9712 or equivalent schemes.
Review acceptance criteria, repair procedures, and defect assessments in liaison with Engineeringwhere required.
Interface with third-party inspection bodies and NDT contractors.

Project Quality Support
Provide specialist welding QA/QC support to projects (EPCI, trenching, cable lay, assetbuilds).
Support FATs, fabrication inspections, mobilisation readiness, and offshore/site quality activitieswhere welding is in scope.
Raise and manage welding-related Non-Conformances, concessions, and corrective actions

Support root cause analysis of welding and fabrication issues.

Quality Management System (QMS / IMS) Support
Support the Quality Manager with development, review, and update of Quality procedures, particularly those related to fabrication, inspection, and supplier assurance.
Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the clients Quality Management System and Integrated Management System (IMS).
Support document control, records management, and continual improvement activities.
Assist with internal audits and management reviews as required. Key Tasks
Review and approve WPS, WPQR/PQR, and welder qualifications
During site-work: Completion of weekly written reports detailing project progress, quality status, and any schedule or quality concerns observed
Review NDT procedures, certifications, and reports
Perform supplier audits and fabrication inspections
Support welding surveillance during fabrication and mobilisation
Manage welding-related NCRs and corrective actions
Draft and update quality and fabrication procedures
Support audits and management system activities Key Measurables
Welding documentation approved right-first-time
Reduction in welding-related NCRs and rework
Supplier compliance with welding and inspection requirements
Positive client and audit feedback on welding quality
Timely support to projects without schedule impact Key Behaviours
High technical credibility and attention to detail
Professional independence and confidence to challenge
Clear, structured communicator
Practical, solution-focused mindset
Collaborative and approachable
Strong commitment to quality and continual improvement

Education and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, supplemented by professional certifications such as IWE or CWEng
Weld inspection experience (preferably CSWIP 3.2 qualified)
Demonstrable experience reviewing and approving WPS, WPQR/PQR, and welder qualifications
Working knowledge of welding and fabrication standards (e.g. ISO 15614, ISO 9606, ISO 3834, ASME IX)
Experience reviewing NDT documentation and reports
Familiarity with ISO 9712 and NDT certification schemes

Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience
Internal or Lead Auditor training
Experience supporting EPCI, offshore construction, or subsea projects
Experience with supplier audits and fabrication surveillance

Welding QA/QC in engineering, fabrication, or offshore environments
Supplier and fabricator quality assurance
NDT review and acceptance
Managing welding-related non-conformances and corrective actions
Supporting Quality Management Systems and audits