WELDING ENGINEER
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 19, 2026. KNDS scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are currently looking for a Welding Engineer
A little about us:
With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.
We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.
As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:
About the role:
The primary purpose of this role is to support the business by being a key part of the welding coordination team and enhancing the welding quality management system (WQMS).
Key duties include, but are not limited to:
Ensure compliance with welding standards and procedures - RWC for business
Support the business with day-to-day welding activities
Lead the works order planning data (welding) for SAP
Plan and coordinate internal welder audits and the audit functions related to welding accreditations
Identify root causes of weld issues and internal weld audit NCR’s, using structured problem solving methodology
Support strategic changes driven by Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) to implement change
Reviewing welding related suppliers to ensure suitability to provide the required services
Develop WPS’s as required for new product intake (NPI) and legacy programmes
Develop standard operating procedures (SOP) or work instructions applicable to welding ensuring all required information cascades correctly
Perform EN 1090, ISO 3834 & DIN 2303 pre-audit analysis and identify any potential NCR’s
Coordinate welder qualification testing to BS EN ISO 9606, 14732 to ensure compliance
Support production engineering & design on welding related matters and drive change as required
Support the business to ensure correct welding plant selection
Support the business to identify latest technology / best in class welding equipment applicable to KNDS projects / products
Implement change with legacy programmes to ensure product quality is maintained whilst identifying areas to improve.
What we’re looking for:
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
IWT / EWT qualified
Registration with the welding institute (TWI)
CSWIP 3.1 qualified
Previous welding coordination experience
Excellent knowledge and understanding of multiple welding processes, MIG/MAG(SMAW) TIG(GTAW)
Understanding of technical documents including drawings
Working knowledge of ISO 3834
Exposure to external audit activity
Experience in general computer skills
People management skills
Why you should join us:
When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:
Competitive salary
Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
Half-day Friday
Life assurance scheme
Company sick pay scheme which increases with service
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional Holidays & other Long Service rewards
Wellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s
Cycle to work Scheme
Free on-site car parking
On-site electric vehicle charging points
We’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.
If you are passionate about Engineering and eager to contribute to a thriving workplace environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Recruiters please note that we have a list of approved recruitment agency partners in place and we will contact agencies directly should we require support. Any unsolicited CV’s received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.