Certified Weld Inspector

Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

Hendrick Technical Solutions is a dynamic and growing force within the defense industry. This role operates within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, focusing on challenging and impactful projects that directly enhance national security. This unique environment combines the agility and innovation typical of a startup with the stability, proven culture, and established resources of Hendrick Technical Solutions.

The Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) drives weld quality deliverables and performance, including weld process development, testing and implementation. CWI will:

• Own weld processes and operator qualifications, per quality plan requirements.
• Own weld quality results, driving improvements through effective coaching.
• Manage/Maintain our weld qualification database and records, driving action as necessary.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The CWI is responsible for having an acute attention to detail, inspecting welded components for overall weld quality and ensuring that correct process is followed during the welding of production components.

• Overseeing correct process/procedure includes ensuring correct machine settings, part position, welding progression, filler material, base metals, and employee qualification.
• Oversees the development, testing and qualification of various welding procedures, ensuring the production of weldments/products that are considered sound in accordance with written code, standards or other documents.
• Provides critical information and scientific evidence pertaining to welding, weld processes, base materials, and filler materials to ensure that best practice is followed during production welding.
• Creates/maintains documented information that influences the welding process such as: Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Reports (PQR), and Welder Qualification Test Reports (WQTR).
• Facilitates the onboarding performance qualifications for new hires to meet needs prior to introducing them to production processes. May participate in performance testing of interview candidates, as needed.
• Validate and approve robotic weld cell setups, including torch path, travel speed, heat input, and weld sequencing to ensure compliance with qualified procedures.
• Support robotic weld program qualification by verifying that programmed parameters produce welds meeting WPS, PQR, and applicable code requirements.
• Perform run-off and/or first-piece validation and periodic verification of robotic weld cells to ensure repeatability, consistency, and conformance to quality standards.
• Collaborate with robotics programmers and manufacturing engineering to optimize weld parameters and reduce defects such as porosity, undercut, and lack of fusion.
• Monitor and analyze weld quality data and defect trends from robotic cells to drive continuous improvement and corrective actions.
• Verify proper integration of fixtures, part fit-up, and clamping methods to ensure consistent weld quality in automated processes.
• Ensure robotic welding operations remain compliant with qualified welding procedures and operator/program qualifications.
• Performs non-destructive visual inspection of welds performed by others in accordance with defined process specifications.
• Identifies opportunities to coach fabricators up on weld quality and appearance per Hendrick Technical Solutions expectations of quality.
• Manages compliance with our internal process and operator qualifications program via SharePoint records
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
• Uses sound judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing with a direct relationship to welded assemblies fabricated to national or international standards.
• Demonstrated experience performing visual inspection and destructive/non-destructive testing of welds; AWS D1.1, D1.3 or D1.5 experience preferred.
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in the use of weld inspection tools including; weld gauges, NDT equipment, and micrometers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Required Licenses/Certifications

• American Welding Society (AWS) / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

This role subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements and as such, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or U.S. Person Status Required.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.