Welding Quality Engineer

Elusav Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elusav Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an In Process Inspection Engineer in Limerick/North Cork to monitor fabrication and welding during pressure vessel manufacturing. You will verify drawings, codes and procedures, and coordinate NDT across projects.

The role requires 3–7 years in pressure vessel fabrication, strong ASME/PED knowledge, and experience in in-process inspections and documenting non-conformances. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years' relevant experience in pressure vessel manufacturing or heavy fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of ASME PV Code, ASME U-Stamp, PED.
• In-process welding and fabrication inspection experience.
• Understanding of welding processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, welding symbols and inspection docs.
• CSWIP 3.1 / AWS CWI desirable; PT/DPI ISO 9712 Level 2 desirable.
• Experience coordinating external NDT contractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection activities per PED and ASME Code requirements across welding, fabrication, fit-up, assembly and related manufacturing.
• Check joint preparation, root gaps, alignment and weld joint fit-up before welding.
• Carry out visual weld inspections and verify acceptance criteria.
• Verify completion of required inspection stages before progressing work.
• Check compliance with drawings, weld maps, fabrication procedures and customer requirements.
• Record inspection results and report deviations from tolerances.
• Raise NCRs for defects, non-conformances and procedural non-compliance.
• Travel to client sites and subcontractor facilities as required.
• Coordinate NDT with approved external contractors and document results.
• Ensure NDT and inspection activities meet project requirements and codes.
• Maintain accurate records of NDT requests, examination results, and repairs.
• Support inspections by AIA/AI/Notified Bodies as applicable.
• Assist investigations and resolution of snags and quality issues within deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in quality, safety and performance.

Skills

Inspection experience

Pressure vessels

NDT coordination

Welding inspection

Fabrication drawings

Job description

Elusav Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for an In Process Inspection Engineer to join an OEM operating within the process manufacturing industries based in Limerick/North Cork.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the In-Process Inspector is responsible for monitoring and verifying fabrication and welding activities during pressure vessel manufacturing to ensure compliance with applicable codes, approved drawings, specifications, and internal quality procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection activities in accordance with applicable PED and ASME Code requirements, project specifications and the company's approved quality system, covering welding, fabrication, fit-up, assembly and related manufacturing activities.
• Check joint preparation, root gaps, alignment, weld joint fit-up, dimensions and tolerances before welding.
• Carry out visual weld inspections at appropriate stages of manufacture and verify that welds meet the applicable acceptance criteria.
• Verify completion of required inspection stages before work proceeds to the next stage.
• Check compliance with approved drawings, weld maps, fabrication procedures and customer-specific requirements.
• Check dimensions, orientation, component positioning, nozzle locations, openings, reinforcement pads and other fabrication details against approved drawings.
• Use appropriate calibrated measuring equipment for inspection and dimensional verification.
• Record inspection results, as evidence for customer, third-party and regulatory reviews, and report deviations from specified tolerances.
• Raise or report non-conformance reports (NCRs) for defects, incorrect materials, dimensional deviations or procedural non-compliance.
• Travel to client sites and subcontractor facilities to carry out inspection activities, as required.
• Scan material identification labels or other approved identification markings using the company's material tracking system.
• Confirm material grade, specification, size, heat number, batch number and other required identification details.
• Verify that material identification is transferred correctly to cut pieces in accordance with approved procedures.
• Identify and report missing, illegible, incorrect or conflicting material markings and prevent the use of unidentified material until the issue is resolved.
• Verify that the correct Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) is available and followed during welding.
• Verify that welders are appropriately qualified for the welding processes and activities being performed, as required by the applicable code and project requirements.
• Support welder qualification tests, including test scheduling, coupon preparation, witnessing, visual inspection, NDT and destructive testing, as applicable.
• Coordinate and arrange non-destructive testing (NDT) with approved external contractors in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Maintain accurate records of NDT requests, examination results, repair status, repeat testing and outstanding inspections.
• Support inspections by the Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA), Authorized Inspector (AI), Notified Body or other designated inspection personnel, as applicable to the project.
• Support the investigation and resolution of snags, defects and quality issues raised during manufacturing inspections, final inspections, factory acceptance tests and site activities within agreed deadlines.
• Complete planned subcontractor inspections in accordance with approved Inspection Plans, including timely reporting of findings and follow-up of identified non-conformances.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on quality, safety and operational performance.
• Comply with all company health and safety procedures and site rules.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) when conducting inspections.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and hazards to the appropriate person.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years' relevant experience in pressure vessel manufacturing, welding inspection or heavy fabrication within a quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code, ASME U-Stamp requirements, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
• Experience in in-process welding and fabrication inspection, including fit-up inspection, visual weld inspection, dimensional checks, hydrostatic testing and coordination of radiographic testing (RT) and other NDT activities.
• Good understanding of welding processes, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW and SAW, and their associated inspection requirements.
• Strong understanding of Welding Procedure Specification, Procedure Qualification Records, Welder
• Experience in NDE/NDT and coordinating inspections with external NDT contractors, subcontractors, clients, Notified Bodies and Authorized Inspection Agencies, as applicable.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, engineering specifications, welding symbols, weld maps and inspection documentation.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, non-conformance reporting, corrective actions and quality record control.
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector, AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent recognised welding inspection qualification is desirable.
• Qualification in Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT/DPI), preferably ISO 9712 Level 2 or an applicable recognised certification scheme, is desirable where the role includes performing and evaluating penetrant testing.
• Experience in subcontractor surveillance, snag resolution and follow-ups
• Strong organisational, communication and documentation skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple inspection activities and meet manufacturing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, prioritise workload and escape quality concerns appropriately.
• Flexibility to work varying hours.