SUMMARY: The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Quality is responsible for ensuring welded products meet applicable welding codes, engineering requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality standards across internal manufacturing operations and approved third-party suppliers. This role provides independent inspection authority to prevent defects, reduce risk, and ensure compliance throughout the supply base.
Accountabilities:
Welding Inspection & Manufacturing Quality:- Perform fit-up, in-process, and final inspections of welded assemblies
- Verify compliance with engineering drawings, welding symbols, WPSs, and applicable codes
- Monitor welding activities to ensure adherence to approved procedures
- Exercise authority to accept or reject welded work based on defined requirements.
Supplier & Third-Party Vendor Inspection:- Conduct off-site welding inspections at approved third-party vendors and subcontractors
- Verify supplier compliance with:
- Approved WPSs and welder qualifications
- Applicable codes (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME, customer specs)
- Contractual and quality requirements
- Review supplier welding documentation, inspection records, and traceability
- Document findings and communicate quality issues to internal stakeholders
- Support supplier corrective actions and follow-up inspections as required
Quality Systems & Documentation:- Review and maintain WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records
- Ensure weld traceability and documentation meet internal and customer requirements
- Complete inspection reports, weld records, and supplier inspection documentation
- Initiate and manage nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
- Support ISO 9001, customer, and third-party audits related to welding quality
NDT & Cross-Functional Coordination:- Coordinate or review NDT activities (MT, PT, UT, RT) performed internally or by suppliers
- Interface with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
- Provide inspection data and trends to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Maintain independence from production and supplier schedule pressure
| Attributes | - Safety First: Uphold the highest safety standards in all inspections.
- Have Humanity: Approach inspections with respect and professionalism, supporting welders and teams.
- Be Transparent: Deliver accurate, unbiased inspection results with clear documentation and open communication.
- Drive Innovation: Embrace new inspection methods, technologies, and continuous improvement practices.
- Be Resilient: Remain focused and dependable under pressure, adapting to changing jobsite conditions.
- Always Reliable: Consistently perform thorough, code-compliant inspections and follow through on reporting.
- Grit: Demonstrate persistence, attention to detail, and accountability.
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Required Knowledge/Experience: - Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in good standing
- 5+ years of welding inspection experience in manufacturing or fabrication
- Experience inspecting welded products at external suppliers or subcontractors
- Working knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW)
- Strong understanding of AWS D1.1 (or other applicable manufacturing codes)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols
- Strong written documentation and professional communication skills
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to enforce quality standards with internal teams and suppliers
- Professional communication and conflict resolution skills
- Strong documentation, organization, and follow-up capability
- Ethical decision-making and commitment to safety and compliance
Preferred- Experience supporting supplier quality or supplier audits
- Familiarity with ASME Section IX and customer-specific specifications
- Experience in ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
- Additional certifications (AMPP/NACE, ASNT Level II, API – as applicable)
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