Railcar Welding Quality Inspector (CWI)

Job Description

Job Description

Railcar Welding Quality Inspector (CWI)

You start your day on the production floor of our world-class passenger railcar facility in Lexington, NC. Coffee finished, hard hat on—you open the latest configuration revision and drawings for a new carshell, ready to ensure every welded joint meets the exacting standards our riders count on. At Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division, we combine 160+ years of engineering heritage with cutting-edge digitalization to deliver safer, more reliable, and more sustainable rail transportation in North America.

The Work You’ll Do

From first article checks to final acceptance, you are the last line of defense for quality in the Carshell welding and BG manufacturing areas. A typical day includes:

• Conducting visual CWI inspections, along with dimensional and mechanical checks, across a wide range of welded and machined components and assemblies.
• Applying one or more non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to verify weld integrity and component acceptability.
• Confirming all work aligns with the correct configuration revision, applicable drawings, specifications, and procedural guidelines.
• Performing first article inspections on parts, assemblies, equipment, and tooling; summarizing results and diagnostics in clear reports.
• Entering, maintaining, and retrieving data from our Material Resource Planning system, noncompliance tracking tools, and Configuration Management System.

Schedule and Training

• Shift: Monday – Thursday, 5:30am – 4:00pm
• Travel to Sacramento, California for training: an initial trip of at least two weeks, with additional visits as needed.

What You Bring

• Current Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) credential or PT Level II (penetrant testing) certification.
• Willingness to obtain any missing certification within a reasonable timeframe.
• Comfort retrieving information from databases and entering results into electronic inspection systems.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and manual dexterity for handling components and tools.
• Regular reaching, climbing/balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequent communication. Occasional sitting.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 lbs and occasionally 40 lbs or more.
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 11 paid holidays and 18 days of PTO.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits starting Day 1 for work-life balance and flexibility.
• Be part of innovative, real-world projects that shape the future of rail transportation.
• Fast-evolving, pioneering environment with a competitive total rewards package.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mentor Programs, and robust online learning to grow your career.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401(k) match and generous Paid Time Off.

Compensation & Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:

The base hourly rate range in Lexington, NC is $30.00 – $44.65, plus an additional 10% shift differential. The hourly rate may be higher or lower depending on budget as well as your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Legal

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.