Welding Engineer

Shorterm GroupKenilworthreedpublished 11/03/2026
Must-have:Senior

Laser Welding Location: Coleshill Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour UMB PAYE Salary equivalent: £61,000 - £64,000 Per Annum + Overtime Contract: Temp-to-perm (6/12 Months) Shift: Mornings and afternoons

The Shorterm group are currently recruiting a Welding Engineer with expertise in Laser Welding on behalf of a Midlands-based battery research and manufacturing facility.

The Technical Expert - Welding duties:

  • Providing welding application advice for internal teams and senior management
  • Providing expert technical support to engineering and welding queries/problems.
  • Conduct and design weld tests and technology demonstrations, including evaluation of technical requirements, preparing and processing customer applications.
  • Create and enhance welding parameters, and develop processes for various applications.
  • Technical report writing and customer collaboration.
  • Produce expert training for different welding processes to internal teams (such as MIG/PLASMA/Laser).
  • On-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, and support for the service, repair, and development of welding equipment.
  • Technology advancement of both equipment and supply chain.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Experience in Laser processing, Laser marking or machining, Ultrasonic welding, spot welding, MIG welding, and ultrasonic wire bonding.

Skilled in analysis and investigation of weld defects.

  • Educated to degree level (Bachelor's or Master's) in a relevant Engineering or Materials Science discipline.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant practical experience.
  • Must demonstrate experience of sound judgment with strong attention to detail and good organizational skills, having the ability to clearly prioritize work in a dynamic manufacturing development environment.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via this advert, or call , alternatively please send your CV to