Quality Engineer - Welding & Coatings

Quality Engineer – Welding & Coatings

Working from home & Visiting Sites across the UK

Up to £55,000 per annum + Expenses + Benefits

Overview

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to ensure quality performance across externally supplied fabrication activities, with a focus on welding, surface preparation, and paint/coating systems. You will act as the key supplier quality interface, internal SME, and technical authority, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal requirements while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the main quality contact for fabrication, welding, and coating suppliers

Review and approve WPS, PQRs, WPQs, welding qualifications, and coating procedures

Define and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

Support supplier, third-party, and customer inspections (including hold/witness points and FATs)

Manage supplier non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

Support supplier audits, performance monitoring, and improvement activities

Review supplier documentation including weld maps, data packs, and certification records

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, internal procedures, and customer requirements

Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Projects, and Operations teams

About You

Experience in supplier quality or quality engineering within fabrication environments

Strong knowledge of welding standards, NDT, and coating systems

Experience handling technical documentation (WPS, PQR, WPQ, ITPs, etc.)

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Confident communicator with strong influencing skills

Experience managing multiple suppliers and priorities

Desirable Experience

CSWIP / ICorr / NACE (or equivalent) qualifications

Experience in regulated industries such as oil & gas or petrochemical

Working Arrangements

Based in Bristol with hybrid working available

Occasional UK and overseas travel to supplier sites

PPE required for site visits

For more information, please contact Rory McStay