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