Weld Quality Engineer
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Hampton, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Weld Quality Engineer ensures all welded fabrication and construction activities meet applicable codes standards and customer requirements with a primary focus onAWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code (Steel)andAWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code (Aluminum) as well as other customer-specified standards. This role blends hands-on weld inspection with engineering support quality assurance and continuous improvement to drive product integrity and process excellence.
Essential Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
Weld Inspection & Compliance
Welding Procedure & Qualification Oversight
Quality Assurance & Documentation
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Coordination
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
The Weld Quality Engineer ensures all welded fabrication and construction activities meet applicable codes standards and customer requirements with a primary focus onAWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code (Steel)andAWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code (Aluminum) as well as other customer-specified standards. This role blends hands-on weld inspection with engineering support quality assurance and continuous improvement to drive product integrity and process excellence.
Essential Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
Weld Inspection & Compliance
- Inspect welded joints in accordance with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2 requirements.
- Perform visual weld inspections (VT) before during and after welding.
- Verify weld size profile contour discontinuities and acceptance criteria per applicable code.
- Review and approve weld symbols drawings and fabrication details for code compliance.
- Confirm base materials filler metals joint preparation preheat interpass temperature and post-weld requirements.
Welding Procedure & Qualification Oversight
- Review qualify and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
- Witness and document welder qualification testing.
- Ensure welding processes conform to qualified procedures and essential variables.
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Develop and maintain inspection reports nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action documentation.
- Interface with third-party inspectors customers and regulatory bodies as required.
- Support internal and external audits related to welding and quality systems.
- Maintain traceability of materials and consumables.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO:9001 is preferred.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Coordination
- Coordinate or review NDT activities (UT RT MT PT) as required by project specifications.
- Interpret NDT reports and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Welding Engineering or a related field or equivalent combination of education and hands-on welding/inspection experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in welding inspection or weld quality engineering in a fabrication or construction environment.
- Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).
- Familiarity with welding processes including GMAW FCAW SMAW GTAW and SAW. Understanding of weld symbols blueprints and fabrication drawings. Knowledge of steel and aluminum metallurgy and weld discontinuities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).
- Familiarity with welding processes including GMAW FCAW SMAW GTAW and SAW.
- Understanding of weld symbols blueprints and fabrication drawings.
- Knowledge of steel and aluminum metallurgy and weld discontinuities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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