Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; Texas; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Industries seeks an experienced Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector for a 3-6 month assignment in Texas. This project-based position requires leading quality activities on welding and fabrication work.

You will perform visual and final inspections per ASME codes, review WPS/PQRs, maintain quality records, and coordinate with fabrication, production, and client representatives to resolve issues. The ideal candidate holds an AWS CWI and has 10+ years in welding inspection.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification required.
• 10+ years of welding inspection or quality experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME codes and standards.
• Experience performing visual and final inspections in a fabrication/project environment.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 50-55 hours per week for the duration of the assignment.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing visual and final weld inspections in accordance with applicable ASME codes
• Leading project quality activities and supporting day-to-day quality operations
• Reviewing WPSs, PQRs, and welder qualification records for compliance
• Inspecting fit-up, dimensions, and weld quality before and after welding
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining inspection reports, NCRs, and quality records
• Working closely with fabrication, production, and client representatives to resolve quality issues
• Supporting final documentation packages and project turnover

Skills

AWS CWI

Welding inspection

ASME codes knowledge

Final weld inspections

Documentation

Project coordination

NDE experience

Job description

Job Title: Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector

Location: Texas (Project-Based Assignment)

Salary: $50/hour + Per Diem W2 Contract

Day to Day

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector for a 3-6 month assignment. This is a Monday-Friday position requiring approximately 50-55 hours per week.

You will lead project quality activities and ensure welding and fabrication work meets applicable ASME codes and project requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing visual and final weld inspections in accordance with applicable ASME codes
• Leading project quality activities and supporting day-to-day quality operations
• Reviewing WPSs, PQRs, and welder qualification records for compliance
• Inspecting fit-up, dimensions, and weld quality before and after welding
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining inspection reports, NCRs, and quality records
• Working closely with fabrication, production, and client representatives to resolve quality issues
• Supporting final documentation packages and project turnover

Requirements

• Current AWS CWI certification - required
• 10+ years of welding inspection or quality experience
• Strong working knowledge of applicable ASME codes and standards
• Experience performing visual and final inspections in a fabrication or project environment
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, 50-55 hours per week for the duration of the assignment
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Quality Lead or Quality Supervisor
• NDE experience or familiarity with UT, RT, MT, and PT; ASNT Level II is a plus
• Experience working with pressure vessels