Welding Engineer

About the Role

Key Talent Solutions is supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization in Saudi Arabia with the appointment of a Welding Engineer – Production. This full-time position is based in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, and requires 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on maintaining welding quality across production projects.

Role Overview

The Welding Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all welding procedures, consumables, equipment, and documentation comply with applicable codes, project requirements, and delivery schedules. This involves a range of technical and supervisory tasks to uphold quality standards in production.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Weld Maps and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and coordinate Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Liaise with clients to obtain WPS approvals and ensure compliance with project-specific requirements.
• Supervise welding of test coupons in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Verify calibration and readiness of welding equipment.
• Monitor the correct use of welding consumables, including electrodes, wire, and flux.
• Verify welder qualifications and approval status before assignment to projects.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for welding-related non-compliance identified on the shop floor.
• Review and accept Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) reports before client submission.
• Review welding records and supplier documentation for compliance with project and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate welding documentation and prepare required production/manpower reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience in a relevant welding engineering role within an engineering and manufacturing environment. Specific qualifications related to welding inspection and engineering are expected.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, within a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization. The role involves working directly with production teams and liaising with clients to ensure project success.

Application Process

Further details regarding the salary for this position will be discussed during the application process.