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Weld Quality Engineer

Southern States, LLC
Hampton, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s 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.
  • 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.

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