AWS CWI - CWS| Sr. Welding Engineer

HQ Platinum; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 535.680 - 558.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A steel manufacturing company is seeking a Welding Specialist responsible for maintaining welding procedures and ensuring the quality of welded components. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience and holds AWS certifications. Responsibilities include inspection, technical guidance, and collaboration with production and engineering teams. The role offers a competitive salary structure located in Apodaca, Nuevo León.

Formación

• 8+ years of relevant welding experience.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS).
• Strong expertise in steel welding, preferably in high-spec environments.

Responsabilidades

• Create, review, and maintain welding procedures and specifications.
• Inspect weld samples and perform non-destructive testing.
• Set up welding qualification tests and maintain welder certifications.
• Provide technical guidance and training on welding methods.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on ECN and NPI.

Conocimientos

Welding Engineering

Materials Science

Metallurgical Engineering

Welding Inspection

Technical Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Welding Specialist

Location: Apodaca, Nuevo León

Industry: Steel Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

A steel manufacturing company is seeking an AWS CWI | Sr. Welding Engineer responsible for ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of welded components. This role requires strong technical expertise in welding processes, metallurgy, and engineering standards to evaluate weld quality and support production operations.

What You’ll Do

• Create, review, and maintain welding procedures (WPS), specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Inspect weld samples and perform or review non‑destructive testing (NDT).
• Set up welding qualification tests and maintain welder certifications.
• Design and implement fixtures for welding processes.
• Provide technical guidance and training on welding methods.
• Ensure proper interpretation of drawings and specifications by welding personnel.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on ECN and NPI processes.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure cost-effective and high-quality welding operations.
• Evaluate welding equipment and support capital investment decisions.
• Troubleshoot welding and quality issues on the production floor.
• Support ISO certification requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant welding experience.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) (AWS certifications preferred).
• Strong expertise in steel welding, preferably in high‑spec environments (e.g., gloveboxes or nuclear applications).
• Knowledge of AWS welding standards.
• High attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of arc welding processes (GMAW).

Compensation

• Salary: $48,000 - $50,000 MXN per month