Position Title: Weld Quality Engineer
Pay: $75,000$90,000/year (DOE)
Location: Hampton, GA
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Weld Quality Engineer to support welded fabrication and construction activities within the utility industry. This position will perform weld inspections, ensure compliance with AWS welding codes, maintain quality documentation, and work closely with engineering, fabrication, customers, and inspectors to ensure welded products meet required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform visual weld inspections before, during, and after welding
- Inspect steel and aluminum welds for compliance with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2
- Review weld symbols, drawings, and fabrication details for code compliance
- Verify weld size, profile, joint preparation, filler metals, preheat, and other welding requirements
- Review and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation
- Witness and document welder qualification testing
- Prepare inspection reports, NCRs, and corrective action documentation
- Coordinate and review NDT activities including UT, RT, MT, and PT
- Work with third-party inspectors, customers, and internal teams
- Support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain material and welding consumable traceability
Requirements:- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or equivalent education and hands-on welding/inspection experience
- 2+ years of welding inspection or weld quality experience in a fabrication environment
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
- Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2
- Familiarity with GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and SAW welding processes
- Ability to read weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings
- Understanding of steel and aluminum metallurgy and weld discontinuities
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001
- Experience coordinating or reviewing NDT
- Steel and aluminum fabrication experience
- Experience supporting welding audits, corrective actions, and nonconformance processes
Application Disclaimer
You don't need to meet 100% of the requirements to apply. If you match around 60-70% of the qualifications and feel confident you can learn the rest, let's talk.
Contact Information
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send your resume to
cbrandenburg@selectek.net to discuss the position in greater detail, or call
470-203-0989. If this isn't the right opportunity for you, please still apply, as I work with many engineering firms where your background may be a great fit.