Certified Welding Inspector Quality

Nampa, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

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
Develop inspection criteria and acceptance standards for welded products and assemblies
Develop and implement process controls to prevent welding defects and drive consistent quality outcomes
Coach and guide welders inspectors and production teams on welding quality requirements proper execution and compliance expectations

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
Audit supplier welding and quality processes to confirm compliance capability and adherence to internal requirements
Develop supplier inspection criteria and quality expectations to ensure consistent application across the supply base

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
Develop and maintain auditing processes and inspection standards that support welding compliance and continuous improvement
Use inspection findings trends and audit results to recommend improvements to processes procedures and controls

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
Support cross-functional problem-solving efforts by providing technical welding quality guidance and inspection expertise
Collaborate with internal teams to implement corrective actions strengthen controls and improve supplier and shop quality performance

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.

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)

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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 pro...

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
Develop inspection criteria and acceptance standards for welded products and assemblies
Develop and implement process controls to prevent welding defects and drive consistent quality outcomes
Coach and guide welders inspectors and production teams on welding quality requirements proper execution and compliance expectations

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
Audit supplier welding and quality processes to confirm compliance capability and adherence to internal requirements
Develop supplier inspection criteria and quality expectations to ensure consistent application across the supply base

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
Develop and maintain auditing processes and inspection standards that support welding compliance and continuous improvement
Use inspection findings trends and audit results to recommend improvements to processes procedures and controls

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
Support cross-functional problem-solving efforts by providing technical welding quality guidance and inspection expertise
Collaborate with internal teams to implement corrective actions strengthen controls and improve supplier and shop quality performance

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.

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)

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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