Quality Engineer

Cindavi; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Alabama is seeking a Vice President of Technical Recruiting to ensure the highest standards of welding quality and regulatory compliance across their facilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with certification as a Welding Engineer or Inspector. Key responsibilities include developing welding procedures, overseeing welder qualifications, and providing technical support to ensure compliance with industry standards. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, welding engineering, or quality leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control Welding Procedure Specifications in compliance.
• Oversee welder qualification and certification processes.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple manufacturing plants.
• Analyze welding and metallurgical issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Supervise and audit welding operations for quality control.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Process Capability Studies

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Master’s degree

Certified Welding Engineer (CWE)

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
• Direct message the job poster from Cindavi

Cindavi | Vice President of Technical Recruiting

Drive continuous improvement in welding technology, compliance, and process capability.

Job Summary

The Welding / Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring all welding operations meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across a U.S.-based manufacturing facility and supporting global plants. This role serves as the technical authority for welding processes, welder qualification, and metallurgical problem-solving, while driving continuous improvement in welding technologies and quality systems.

This position works closely with Production Engineering, Quality, and OEM customers to ensure compliance with AWS, ISO 3834-2, and ISO 9001 standards. The role plays a critical part in OEM readiness, structured problem-solving, and maintaining consistent welding quality across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS and ISO 3834-2 standards.
• Oversee welder qualification and certification processes, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Provide technical leadership and welding process support across multiple manufacturing plants.
• Analyze welding, metallurgical, and fabrication issues using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise and audit welding operations to ensure adherence to approved procedures and quality expectations.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2 compliance.
• Lead OEM readiness activities including APQP, PPAP, dimensional validation, and process capability studies.
• Manage OEM claims using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, and 5 Whys.
• Monitor and improve internal process quality using SPC, PFMEA, and real-time quality dashboards.
• PCB Research, evaluate, and recommend new welding technologies, equipment, and automation solutions.
• Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to welding personnel to support skill development and procedural compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, welding engineering, or quality leadership roles.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

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Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance

Industries

Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave