Welding Process Engineer
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Norsk Hydro in Ornago
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). The role combines deep technical welding expertise with strong knowledge of standards, materials, and quality requirements specific to the rail sector. It plays a key part in ensuring compliance with key railway standards such as EN 15085, ISO 3834, and other quality standards, HSE regulations, and customer requirements.
In addition, the automotive sector is supported by helping choose the right technology, cost evaluation and planning from serial equipment as well as guiding, advising, and challenging the production sites.
What You Will Be Doing
- Support feasibility assessments for welding during RFQs and project phases
- Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and qualifications
- Define and optimise welding parameters in collaboration with production teams
- Ensure compliance with key standards (EN 15085, ISO 3834) and customer requirements
- Provide on‑site technical support and troubleshoot welding issues
- Lead root cause analyses for defects and support continuous improvement
- Define inspection and testing plans and support audits and certifications
- Guide production sites on welding technologies, industrialisation, and best practices
What Will Make You Successful
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, or related field
- Strong hands‑on experience in welding (MIG, TIG, FSW), ideally in rail or aluminium environments
- Knowledge of railway welding standards and quality requi