Based North of Aberdeen, this client is looking to bring in a Welding and Fabricating Inspector to support the Certification Engineer/Workshop Manager.

The Role

Provide Manufacturing Inspection & engineering support to verify quality and integrity of manufactured equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review work pack drawings and select the appropriate Weld Procedure Specifications.
• Ensure Welder qualifications cover the welding being carried out.
• Complete Welding instruction to welding operators.
• Monitor Tacking and Welding process to ensure compliance with WPS.
• Complete pre weld inspections of fabrications to ensure materials, dimensions and fit up is in compliance with the specified requirements.
• Complete and document Weld Audits to ensure that welding is carried out in accordance with the selected Welding procedure specifications. Checking weld parameters and consumables.
• Complete Visual and NDT inspection using inhouse procedures or manage third party inspections - ensuring non-destructive testing is completed as per the relevant manufacturing codes and standards.
• Complete fabrication checklists / commissioning forms prior to pressure testing.
• QC dimensional and material checks to be carried out where required.
• Ensure manufacturing quality requirements for each project is adhered to with documented evidence compiled.
• Create and attend meetings with Suppliers and internal departments to communicate key issues/progress when required.
• Ensure ITP’s & manufacturing plan requirements are applied to the production process.
• Review and manage company & sub-con welding procedures and qualifications.
• Review and approve third party NDT certificates, weld maps and logs
• Liaison with all stakeholders to ensure operational requirements and customer service levels are met.
• Assist in the identification, verification and continuous monitoring of weld failures and defects.
• Assist with the future development, implementation and maintenance of company Inspection procedures to support and improve the quality process.
• To establish, meet and report on agreed KPI’s and departmental objectives to support company goals.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are carried out.
• To support and assist in overall safe delivery of company objectives.
• Proactively identify improvements and manage NCI’s.

Requirements

Experience

• Strong engineering & manufacturing process knowledge.
• Supplier management and quality experience preferred.
• Able to interact with all levels of personnel within business.
• Computer literate (various Microsoft applications)
• Extensive experience within fabrication & welding environment.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Good level of understanding in: material & equipment specifications; certification requirements / document standards; engineering drawings; engineering terminologies.
• Awareness of Environment and Health & Safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

Good educational background.

Willing to do the training and the certification for various NDT processes, if not already obtained and valid.

CSWIP 3.1. (Minimum 3 years working experience)

Experience in welding procedures, codes and standards.

Awareness of CE marking and the PED · Engineering qualification beneficial.

Personal Qualities

Able to work on own initiative, and as part of a team.

Ability to be flexible in working practices.

A positive attitude and pleasant manner towards peers, colleagues and suppliers.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to prioritise workload.

Salary- £45-50K (negotiable for right candidate)