Welding Process Engineer
Pubblicato il 10-09-2026 - Norsk Hydro in Provincia di Monza e della Brianza
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.
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.
Support feasibility assessments for welding during RFQs and project phases
Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and qualifications
Define and optimize 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, industrialization, and best practices
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or related field
Certified Welding Engineer qualification (IWE/EWE)
Strong hands-on experience in welding (MIG, TIG, FSW), ideally in rail or aluminium environments
Knowledge of railway welding standards and quality requirem