Certified Weld Inspector

• • Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards, customer specifications, and engineering drawings
• • Verify weld quality throughout prototype and production manufacturing
• • Interpret welding symbols, blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications
• • Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, AWS D17.1, customer specifications, and internal procedures
• • Review weld procedures (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ)
• • Conduct first article, in-process, and final acceptance inspections
• • Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
• • Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• • Collaborate with Welding Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production, and Quality teams to resolve weld-related issues
• • Assist with customer audits, internal audits, and supplier quality activities
• • Verify calibration status of inspection equipment and maintain compliance with quality system requirements
• • Support PPAP, FAIR, and customer documentation as required

• Current AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification
• Minimum 5 years of weld inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), resistance welding, and robotic welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T
• Experience using precision inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and height gauges
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
• Professional communication skills with internal teams and customers
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience working in an AS9100 and/or NADCAP environment preferred
• Familiarity with AWS D17.1, AWS D1.1, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality requirements preferred
• Experience with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to AS9102 preferred
• Non-Destructive Testing (VT, PT, MT, UT) certifications are a plus
• Knowledge of metallurgy, weld discontinuities, and failure analysis preferred
• Experience supporting customer audits from aerospace or defense OEMs preferred

Demonstrates expertise in visual weld inspections, ensuring compliance with AWS standards and customer specifications. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols, with strong analytical skills to support quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing.

• AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
• Weld Inspection Experience
• GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) Processes
• Precision Inspection Equipment
• Aerospace Manufacturing Experience

• Visual Weld Inspections
• Weld Procedure Review
• First Article Inspection
• Welding Symbols Interpretation
• GD&T Knowledge
• Weld Quality Verification
• Root Cause Analysis
• Documentation Skills
• Metallurgy Knowledge
• Non-Destructive Testing (VT, PT, MT, UT)

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Collaboration Across Departments
• Independent Work Ability

• AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
• Non-Destructive Testing Certifications

• AWS D1.1
• AWS D17.1
• AS9100
• NADCAP
• ISO 9001
• Aerospace Quality Requirements
• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
• Welding Engineering
• Manufacturing Environment
• Weld Discontinuities

• Microsoft Office
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Gauges
• Height Gauges