Job Description

Fantastic opportunity for a QA/QC Welding Engineer to join business as we embark on our new phase of expansion.

Purpose:

To ensure all fabricated items (pipe spools, assemblies, frames) meet Jefferis' high-quality standards through rigorous inspection, traceability, and QA documentation.

Position:

Welding QA/QC Inspector.

Location:

Jefferis Offsite, Bristol Workshop.

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 07:00-17:00 & Fri: 07:00-15:00

Salary:

50-65k plus benefits. (Dependent on Experience).

Reports to:

Workshop Manager / Production Manager.

Department:

Offsite Fabrication.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality & Inspection:

Inspect all fabricated items against drawings, specifications, and standards. Conduct weld inspections: visual, dimensional, and compliance checks. Verify fit-up, root quality, final weld condition, and consumables. Complete stage inspections and maintain full traceability.

Quality Documentation:

Record inspections in the digital QA system. Complete weld maps, heat number logs, traceability sheets, and spool records. Accept or reject items according to quality standards. Raise and report Non-Conformances with root-cause analysis. Support audits (internal & external).

Workshop Process Control:

Monitor fabrication activities for quality and process compliance. Recommend adjustments to welding/fabrication processes if necessary. Ensure adherence to WPS/WPQR, welding parameters, and welder qualifications. Support Workshop Manager in enforcing quality standards.

Client & Project Support:

Assist with Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). Prepare QA documentation packs for client handover. Present QA evidence during client inspections or reviews.

General

Uphold company values: Quality, Accountability, Integrity, Professionalism, Continuous Improvement. Maintain a safe, tidy, and well-organized workshop environment.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

Essential

Welding QA/QC/inspection role (fabrication, mechanical, or M&E sectors). CSWIP 3.1 and above. Strong understanding of TIG, MIG, MMA welding processes, materials, and fabrication techniques. Ability to read engineering drawings and isometrics. Strong math and technical measurement skills. Experience completing QA documentation and non-conformance reports. Good written and verbal communication. Proficient in MS Office.

Desired

:

Experience with stainless & carbon steel pipework fabrication. Experience inspecting coded welders. Knowledge of WPS / WPQR compliance. Familiarity with mechanical/electrical schematics. Prior experience with digital QA systems. Living within commutable distance to Bristol.

Company Overview

Jefferis Offsite

(Bristol) is the dedicated offsite fabrication division of Jefferis Engineering, producing high-accuracy pipe spools, modular frames, plant skids, and other prefabricated mechanical assemblies for commercial, industrial, and energy projects across the UK.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person