Quality Inspector / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI AWS D1.1)

Job Title: Quality Inspector / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI AWS D1.1)

Location: Orange, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5+ years (Fabrication)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with strong fabrication experience to support day-to-day quality assurance, welding inspections, and fracture-critical fabrication projects. The role requires close collaboration with design, shop, QA, vendors, and clients to ensure compliance with AWS standards and project-specific quality requirements.

Any engineering or technical degree is acceptable when paired with the required hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities Welding & QA Management

• Perform day-to-day QA management and welding inspections in accordance with AWS D1.1.

• Support fracture-critical member fabrication by working closely with design engineers and welders.

• Create and maintain WPS, PQR, and welder qualification documentation per AWS standards.

• Interpret drawings, designs, specifications, and standards, translating them into effective process control checks.

• Write and maintain procedures and work instructions for critical and specialized projects.

• Maintain qualification records for welding and other shop processes.

Manufacturing & Process Support

• Collaborate with the design team to finalize detailed manufacturing drawings.

• Flow down technical instructions to shop, purchasing, and vendors to ensure correct execution.

• Provide accurate and complete technical data to the purchasing team to enable proper material procurement.

• Apply strong knowledge of materials, machining, coatings, and industrial fabrication practices.

• Ensure adherence to GD&T standards and accepted welding practices.

Inspection & Vendor Quality

• Conduct product inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with detailed reporting.

• Perform in-process quality checks at various production stages.

• Manage inward QC for bought-out components, including documentation review.

• Inspect and resolve quality issues related to outsourced operations and parts.

• Coordinate and support client inspections (on-site or virtual).

• Work with QA, design, and vendors to resolve internal and external quality issues.

NDT & Calibration

• Coordinate third-party NDT inspections and maintain all related documentation.

• NDT Level II certification in any method is a strong plus.

• Maintain inspection instruments and calibration records.

Required Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) mandatory

• Minimum 5 years of fabrication experience

• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, GD&T, welding processes, and inspection methods

• Ability to read and interpret complex fabrication drawings and specifications

• Excellent documentation, communication, and coordination skills

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• NDT Level II certification (any method)

• Experience with fracture-critical structural fabrication

• Exposure to heavy fabrication or complex industrial projects