Welding Process Engineer

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Role Purpose The role is responsible for supporting the development, qualification, and execution of welding activities for structural components in railway applications (MIG, TIG, FSW). It combines deep technical welding expertise with strong knowledge of standards, materials, and quality requirements specific to the rail sector. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with key railway standards such as EN 15085, and ISO 3834 and ensures compliance with other quality standards, HSE regulations, and customer requirements. In addition, the role supports the Automotive Sector in the selection of appropriate technologies, cost evaluation, and serial equipment planning, while also guiding, advising, and challenging the production sites. What You Will Be Doing Support feasibility assessments for welding during RFQs and project phasesDevelop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and qualificationsDefine and optimize welding parameters in collaboration with production teamsEnsure compliance with key standards (EN 15085, ISO 3834) and customer requirementsProvide on-site technical support and troubleshoot welding issuesLead root cause analyses for defects and support continuous improvementDefine inspection and testing plans and support audits and certificationsGuide production sites on welding technologies, industrialization, and best practices What Will Make You Successful Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or related fieldCertified Welding Engineer qualification (IWE/EWE)Strong hands-on experience in welding (MIG, TIG, FSW), ideally in rail or aluminium environmentsKnowledge of railway welding standards and quality requirementsUnderstanding of aluminium materials (especially 6xxx alloys) and manufacturing processesStrong analytical skills and a structured, problem-solving mindsetAbility to work independently while collaborating across teams and functionsFluent English (German/French is an advantage) What We Offer A high-impact role in advanced rail and automotive manufacturing projectsOpportunities to work with cutting-edge welding technologiesInternational collaboration and exposure across multiple European sitesA dynamic and hands-on technical environmentAutonomy and responsibility in driving process improvementsTravel opportunities and involvement in on-site operationsA strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous learning Equal opportunities At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed. Apply before: 31/07/2026