Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

Our Doncaster team supports our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and, overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Lead Welding Engineer

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Doncaster (DN4 0BF)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (plus 8 bank holidays)

How will you make a difference?

To manage Welding and associated NDT inspection for Wabtec UK, ensuring all welding activities performed by Wabtec UK are compliant with all industry requirements, specifically BS EN 15085, where this role acts as a ‘Responsible Welding Coordinator’.

What will your typical day look like?

• Act as ‘Responsible Welding Coordinator and ensure compliance with BS EN 15085.
• Provide professional guidance to Engineering and the wider business concerning all welding activities.
• Develop and implement Design/Engineering Authority management processes related to welding activities.
• Supervision and coordination of NDT and Welding inspections on all UK sites.
• Interpreting and evaluating test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Interpret design or operational test results.
• Interpret the results of all methods of NDT including but not limited to, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and visual testing.
• Provide support in the selection of methods and equipment specified in the non-destructive testing (NDT) of products or materials.
• Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in all Wabtec UK’s welding activities.
• Provide engineering support to production on all welding and NDT issues.

What do we want to know about you?

• Certified Welding Quality Control Coordinator - CSWIP and/or PCN Senior Weld Inspector
• Engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering (HNC / HND or equivalent)
• A sound understanding of Welding and NDT Standards, Procedures, and Work Instructions for application in UK Rail, BS EN 15085.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.