Metallurgy, Welding and Coating Evaluation Specialist

IXO Inc.; France; Remote; EUR 103,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

IXO Inc. is seeking a Senior Materials Inspector to interpret material and inspection evidence, assess microstructures and heat-treatment records, and determine pass/fail outcomes for metal, weld, coating and additive-build cases.

The role emphasizes practical metallography and LPBF knowledge, with experience applying relevant standards. Remote work is supported; 8+ years of experience and AWS CWI or equivalent metallurgical certification are preferred, with a strong emphasis on defensible

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience making accept/reject decisions.
• Practical metallography, heat treatment, weld/coating and LPBF knowledge.
• Familiar with ASTM/AMS/AWS/NADCAP/NACE-AMPP/SSPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret material and inspection evidence to make defensible acceptance judgements.
• Assess microstructures, heat-treatment records, weld macro-etches and coating evidence.
• Review LPBF additive-manufacturing defects and explain their engineering significance.
• Apply relevant acceptance standards and document pass/fail decisions.

Job description

Interpret material and inspection evidence to make clear, defensible acceptance judgements within a relevant metallurgical specialty.

Work you will do

• Assess microstructures, heat-treatment records, weld macro-etches and coating evidence.
• Review LPBF additive-manufacturing defects and explain their engineering significance.
• Apply relevant acceptance standards and document why a sample, process or indication should pass or fail.

Background and scope

Senior materials inspection

Review metal, weld, coating and additive-build cases.

• Preferred:8 years making consequential accept/reject decisions and current/prior AWS CWI or equivalent metallurgical certification.
• Practical metallography, heat treatment, weld/coating and LPBF knowledge; ASTM/AMS/AWS/NADCAP/NACE-AMPP/SSPC standards.
• Relevant specifics include AMS2750 and ASTM E112, with strong written explanations.
• Remote; US location is preferred, not a blanket restriction.

Track pay

Track pay: $84 - $137/hr USD.

Pay and engagement

$84 - $137/hr USD. IXO will agree the applicable track, scope, acceptance criteria and schedule with you before work begins. Stated availability is for planning; applying does not guarantee an assignment.

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