CWI: Lead Weld Quality for New Product Launch

Morton Industries LLC; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton North - Morton, IL hosts a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) who ensures the integrity, compliance, and quality of welded products during new product development and launch activities.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Product Realization, Manufacturing, and Quality to validate weld designs, qualify welding processes, inspect welded assemblies, and confirm customer requirements before production release.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a CWI.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and validate welded assemblies during new product development and launch activities.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and welding requirements to ensure compliance.
• Verify weld joint design, fit-up, weld size, penetration, and workmanship meet standards and customer expectations.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP submissions, and customer qualification requirements.
• Assist Engineering in developing weld procedures and manufacturing standards for new products.
• Validate welding parameters and process capability prior to production release.
• Coordinate and witness weld qualification testing as required.
• Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards and applicable customer specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify weld defects, determine root causes, and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Effective communication with customers, suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

Morton North - Morton, IL hosts a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) who ensures the integrity, compliance, and quality of welded products during new product development and launch activities.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Product Realization, Manufacturing, and Quality to validate weld designs, qualify welding processes, inspect welded assemblies, and confirm customer requirements before production release.