Welding Process Engineer

Location: Székesfehérvár, HU; 8000 Ornago, IT; CHATEAUROUX, FR, 36008 Barcelona, ES; 8430 Offenburg, DE; 77656 Toulouse, FR; 31037 Hoogezand, NL; 9601 LX Ziar nad Hronom, SK; 96548 La Selva del Camp, T, ES; 43470 Krakow, PL; 32-500 Rackwitz, DE; 04519 Harderwijk, NL; 3846 BB Lichtervelde, BE; 8810 Ghlin, BE; 7011 Avintes, PT; 4415-272 Achim-Uphusen, DE; 28832 Lodz, PL; 93-428 Trzcianka, PL; 64-890 Tønder, DK; 6270 FR; 83480 Nenzing, AT; 6710 Pamplona, Navarra, ES; 31860

Company Overview

Hydro Extrusions is a world‑leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries, employing 20,000 people. We offer standard profiles, advanced development and manufacturing for many industries, supported by local expertise, a global network, and strong R&D capabilities.

Role Purpose

The role supports 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 railway standards and quality requirements. The role ensures compliance with railway standards such as EN 15085, ISO 3834, and other quality, HSE, and customer standards. It also supports the automotive sector by selecting technology, evaluating cost, planning, and advising 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

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 requirements

Understanding of aluminium materials (especially 6xxx alloys) and manufacturing processes

Strong analytical skills and a structured, problem‑solving mindset

Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams and functions

Fluent English (German/French is an advantage)

What we offer

A high‑impact role in advanced rail and automotive manufacturing projects

Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge welding technologies

International collaboration and exposure across multiple European sites

A dynamic and hands‑on technical environment

Autonomy and responsibility in driving process improvements

Travel opportunities and involvement in on‑site operations

A 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.

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