Welding & NDE Engineer

Role Description
We are looking for a Welding & NDE Engineer to collaborate to the Lead Fast Reactor (LFR) design activities and experimental facilities, focusing-on support to the engineering/fabrication/assembly activities for pressure-retaining and special/bespoke components with particular reference, but not limited to, operation in molten lead.

Main Activities

• Ensure the execution of welding and NDE activities in accordance with best engineering practices. 
• Investigate welding and NDE related issues to improve product performance and increase productivity.
• Design the weld joint design of parts, assemblies, and structures for pressure-retaining components.
• Develop repair procedures and assess flaws to determine the fitness-for-service of structures.
• Develop welding process procedure qualification, supplier qualification, and product testing.
• Troubleshoot welding problems and provide corrective solutions.
• Contribute to the purchasing technical documentation for component supply.
• Technical evaluation and alignment of manufacturer bids for the supply of equipment.
• Preparation and participation in kick-off meetings, review meetings, design meetings and studies.
• Ensure that equipment manufacturers are delivering in accordance with the defined design and manage non-conformities. Supervise expediting.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Coordinate assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.
• Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Master or equivalent in the field of welding, metallurgy, material science. PhD is a plus.
• Fluent Italian or English
• Working knowledge of the English language is a must
• Experience of engineering aspects related to design, fabrication, and assembly of a pressure-retaining components.
• Experience in the supply of materials, metallurgy, weld qualification, non-destructive according to the specific construction codes (e.g., ASME, RCC-MRx and/or EURO codes).
• Knowledge and/or experience of fabrication aspects, understanding of welding and non-destructive testing topics on complex assemblies.
• Experience in a nuclear or other highly regulated environment and good understanding of safety aspects would be a definite advantage.
• Qualified Non-Destructive Test operator according to ISO 9712 standard for the VT/PT/LT/MT/UT/RT examinations at the LEVEL 2 or 3 would be a definite advantage.
• Certification in International Welding Engineer (IWE) is recommended.
• Certification in AWS Certified Welding Inspector/Engineer is a surplus.
• Extensive knowledge of QA systems and their practical application.
• Not more than/At least 5 years’ experience (depending of seniority Junior/Senior) in an Engineering Unit at any industrial mechanical design company or at any mechanical workshop in one or more of the following fields: mechanical components design and manufacturing; manufacturing and assembly of large mechanical components / equipment; design components/mechanism for industrial applications.