Our client is looking for a Joining/Welding Engineer with Automotive Experience! Responsibilities: * Technical responsibility for welding across the organisation * Development and control of welding procedures * Responsible for qualifying and maintaining welder certification * Champion audit compliance in particular NADCAP and customer accreditation * Participate and implement Technology Development Plans for new welding and joining technology * Involvement in Design for Manufacture assessments and Design reviews * Metallurgical analysis for weld certification and welder qualification * Provide training and technical support to Welding Operators * Participate and lead RRCA investigations and support implementing robust corrective actions * Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency Experience: * International Welding Engineer (IWE) / European Welding Engineer (EWE) qualification preferred * 5+ years of related welding and technical experience * Proven background in the compliance to NADCAP accreditation * Previous metallurgical experience preferred * Candidate should have a good familiarity with expectations associated with aerospace or other comprehensive quality assurance systems, including ISO9000 or AS9100 * Experience conducting internal Quality audits or supporting Quality audits by external customers is a plus