Graduate Welding Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026. Liebherr Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities
We are recruiting for a Graduate Welding Engineer within the Quality Department, DQ, and will report directly to the Manager, Quality, or his/her delegate.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a graduate to develop a career in welding engineering within a supportive and technically focused environment. The successful candidate will receive structured training, mentoring and practical on-the-job experience to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to progress as a professional Welding Engineer.
The employee will be expected to attain and maintain an appropriate standard of independent certification to ensure competency required for the role of Welding Engineer. The Company is committed to supporting the employee’s professional development and where the employee does not already hold an appropriate qualification as an EWE/IWE (European/International Welding Engineer), training and support will be provided. Further certification may be required if the requirements of the appropriate international standards for the welding engineering knowledge base dictate it or as may be required by the company when these are identified.
Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:
- Complete agreed graduate objectives and development activities.
- Attend and complete relevant training courses, including training associated with new or existing equipment, processes, systems, standards and procedures.
- Develop knowledge and experience in tasks and responsibilities identified in ISO14731 Annex B in support of the company management systems and standards.
- Coordinate welding management and related activities.
- Prepare relevant reports in a timely and professional manner using appropriate company equipment e.g. computers, digital cameras, NDT equipment etc.
- Make use of computer-based systems including CAD, BAAN, LIKV, LIDA systems available within LCC and other software packages e.g. E-mail, Word, Excel, etc.
- Liaise and communicate with personnel and departments within LCC and any external companies as may be necessary from time to time.
- Investigate quality / production /welding issues in a professional and diligent manner.
- Strive to drive continuous improvement in LCC.
- Support and develop quality management systems and support the certifications held by LCC (ISO9001, ISO 3834-2, EN1090 etc.).
- Support, cooperate and assist other engineers and inspectors in the course of their duties as necessary.
- Keep records of work and control inspections carried out, including new records which may be introduced as necessary to demonstrate product quality, quality control and completion of inspections.
- Cooperate in the management of welding activities throughout the company.
- Carry out or assist in welder certification and testing.
- Monitor the quality of welding on a continuous basis and report findings to both production and management personnel as necessary with relevant KPI’s.
- Carry out weld testing using whatever means are necessary or required e.g. visual examination, hardness testing, weld macro examination etc. and other duties may be necessary from time to time as directed by MQ and management.
- Produce, coordinate, and document Welding Procedure Qualification Reports / Testing, Welding Procedure Specification and other documentation as may be required to control monitor and demonstrate good practices in welding management.
- Assist other control inspectors or carry out other quality department functions.
Qualifications Requirements and Experience
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Relevant knowledge in all aspects of steel fabrication.
- Good knowledge of Engineering Materials and Physical Metallurgy will be an advantage.
- Good computer skills, with experience in CAD being a distinct advantage.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid overtime
- End of Year Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Service Pay
- Early finish on a Friday
- 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
- Company Fixed Days
- Subsidised canteen
- Sports and Social Club
- Retailer Discounts
- Life Assurance
- Refer a friend Scheme
- Maternity Pay
- Educational assistance
- Career Progression Opportunities
**Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.
**We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Emily O Connor.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity andproductivity.
Location
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.
Killarney
Ireland (IE)
Contact
Emily O Connor