Welding Inspector - Remote

Job Description

Job Description

Role Title: Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (US-based preferred)

We are looking for experienced Senior Metallurgists and Welding Inspectors to support a project in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. You’ll apply your expertise to evaluate materials, welds, coatings, and additive manufacturing components for AI training. AI experience is not required.

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptance and compliance.

• Review heat treatment processes according to AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related standards.

• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and CWI acceptance criteria.

• Conduct coating inspections based on NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards.

• Review and disposition LPBF additive manufacturing defects.

• Provide clear documentation and technical reasoning for accept/reject decisions.

• Apply relevant ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.

• 8+ years of experience evaluating micrographs, welds, coatings, or additive manufacturing components.

• Strong knowledge of ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.

• Current or previous AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or equivalent.

• Experience in metallography, heat treatment, welding inspection, and coating assessment.

• Knowledge of additive manufacturing, particularly laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and technical decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Metallographic Microstructure Evaluation

• Heat Treatment Acceptance (AMS 2750, ASTM E112)

• Weld Macro Etch & CWI Acceptance

• Coating Inspection (NACE/AMPP, SSPC)

• Additive Manufacturing (LPBF) Defect Disposition