Lead Welding Engineer

Lead Welding Engineer

We are looking for a highly experienced welding professional to join our Global Materials Engineering Team at our Montrose manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Implement Baker Hughes requirements and best practices for welding and NDE.
• Provide welding engineering support to the workshop.
• Qualify and support new welding procedures.
• Share lessons learned and feedback with the global welding engineering team.
• Drive efficiency and productivity improvements within welding operations.
• Identify and support welding‑related R&D programs.
• Review and implement special customer requirements.
• Participate in the global welding engineering forum.
• Support other Baker Hughes sites as required.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Welding, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferably possess IWE certification.
• Demonstrate proven experience welding duplex stainless steel and Inconel overlay/clad materials, particularly on pipe spools and pressure‑retaining components.
• Have strong understanding of heat input control, ferrite control in duplex materials, and handling of nickel alloys.
• Possess strong knowledge of relevant standards such as ASME IX, API 1104, ISO 15614, and DNV‑ST‑F101.
• Have in‑depth understanding of NDE processes and metallurgy, including forming, forging, and heat treatment.
• Demonstrate good knowledge of HSE requirements and the ability to follow safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team‑focused fabrication environment.

Working Location

This is a site‑based role in Montrose, UK, operating on a 5‑day on‑site working pattern, with hybrid flexibility based on business needs.

Benefits

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elective or voluntary benefits

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