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Position Summary
The Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance,
and quality of welded products during new product development and launch activities.
This role works closely with Engineering, Product Realization, Manufacturing, and Quality
to validate weld designs, qualify welding processes, inspect welded assemblies, and
ensure customer requirements are achieved prior to production release.
The CWI serves as the technical welding expert for new customer programs, supporting
successful product launches through weld inspection, process validation, documentation,
and continuous improvement.
Essential Responsibilities
- Inspect and validate welded assemblies during new product development and
launch activities.
- Review customer drawings, specifications, and welding requirements to ensure
compliance.
- Verify weld joint design, fit-up, weld size, penetration, and overall workmanship
meet applicable standards and customer expectations.
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP submissions, and customer qualification
requirements.
- Assist Engineering in developing weld procedures and manufacturing standards for
new products.
- Validate welding parameters and process capability prior to production release.
- Coordinate and witness weld qualification testing as required.
- Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards and applicable
customer specifications.
- Recommend and coordinate nondestructive testing (NDT) when required.
- Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
- Identify weld defects, determine root causes, and work with cross-functional teams
to implement corrective actions.
- Effective communication with customers, suppliers, engineering, and
manutacturing teams.
- Ability to make sound technical decisions regarding weld acceptance.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and inspect manufactured components throughout the
production facility.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work in manufacturing environments with appropriate personal protective
equipment.
- Visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed weld inspections.
Primary Internal Customers
- Product Realization
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Production Supervisors
- Quality Assurance
- Sales and Customer Service
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Successful qualification of welds for new product launches.
- On-time completion of weld validations supporting launch schedules.
- Reduced launch-related welding defects.
- Customer acceptance of welded products without quality concerns.
- Accurate and timely completion of inspection documentation.
- Effective collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be certified as a CWI