Senior Metallurgist Remote

Role Title: Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (US-based preferred)

We are looking for experienced Senior Metallurgists and Welding Inspectors to support a project in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. Youll apply your expertise to evaluate materials welds coatings and additive manufacturing components for AI training. AI experience is not required.

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptance and compliance.

• Review heat treatment processes according to AMS 2750 ASTM E112 and related standards.

• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and CWI acceptance criteria.

• Conduct coating inspections based on NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards.

• Review and disposition LPBF additive manufacturing defects.

• Provide clear documentation and technical reasoning for accept/reject decisions.

• Apply relevant ASTM AMS AWS NADCAP NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards.

• 8 years of experience evaluating micrographs welds coatings or additive manufacturing components.

• Strong knowledge of ASTM AMS AWS NADCAP NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards.

• Current or previous AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent.

• Experience in metallography heat treatment welding inspection and coating assessment.

• Knowledge of additive manufacturing particularly laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and technical decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Metallographic Microstructure Evaluation

• Heat Treatment Acceptance (AMS 2750 ASTM E112)

• Weld Macro Etch & CWI Acceptance

• Coating Inspection (NACE/AMPP SSPC)

• Additive Manufacturing (LPBF) Defect Disposition