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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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...
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.
|
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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