Lead Weld Inspector – CWI Level 3 (Aerospace)

Blue Origin; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Texas seeks a Certified Welding Inspector to certify welds across fabrication, tooling, and launch infrastructure. You will ensure adherence to AWS D17.1, ASME, and related codes while supporting welding, machining and final assembly operations.

The role requires a CWI with 3+ years’ experience, hands-on welding process knowledge (GTAW, FCAW, SMAW), NDT (VT/PT/MT), and the ability to travel up to 25% and lift 50 lbs. Join a safety‑driven, collaborative team at Blue Origin.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with minimum 3 years’ experience
• Experience with GTAW, FCAW, SMAW welding processes
• Extensive knowledge of NDT: VT, PT, MT
• Experience inspecting to and working with AWS D17.1, ASME BPVC Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D14.0
• Upholding shop fabrication requirements per codes and standards
• Welder performance qualification tasks
• Ability to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and task ownership
• Interpersonal and organizational skills with internal/external customers
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work at heights/ confined spaces
• Willingness to travel ~25% and work all shift hours

Responsibilities

• Certify welds across fabrication teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Perform inspections and document results
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Assist in qualification and testing activities
• Support safety and quality assurance programs

Skills

CWI certification

GTAW

FCAW

SMAW

NDT (VT/PT/MT)

Code compliance (AWS/ASME)

Inspection planning

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Tools

AWS D17.1 knowledge

ASME BPVC familiarity

Job description

Blue Origin in Texas seeks a Certified Welding Inspector to certify welds across fabrication, tooling, and launch infrastructure. You will ensure adherence to AWS D17.1, ASME, and related codes while supporting welding, machining and final assembly operations.

The role requires a CWI with 3+ years’ experience, hands-on welding process knowledge (GTAW, FCAW, SMAW), NDT (VT/PT/MT), and the ability to travel up to 25% and lift 50 lbs. Join a safety‑driven, collaborative team at Blue Origin.