Quality Engineer III

NPAworldwide; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Welding Quality Engineer in Ohio to lead welding quality and compliance activities, develop weld testing programs, and interpret welding codes such as AWS, ASME, ISO, and military specifications.

You will conduct engineering analyses of weld performance, support audits, investigations, and corrective actions, and provide training to welding and quality teams. Travel to facilities and customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Welding, Materials, or Metallurgical) required.
• Experience with welding processes and codes (AWS/ASME/ISO).
• Ability to interpret specifications and support corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally.
• Experience with regulatory reviews and administrative compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding quality and compliance activities across programs.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee weld testing to verify quality and compliance.
• Interpret welding codes and standards (AWS, ASME, ISO, and military).
• Analyze weld performance, chemical composition, and mechanical properties to address issues.
• Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Provide training and maintain accurate quality records.
• Travel to facilities and customer locations as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

Quality tools

Quality management software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead welding quality and compliance activities to ensure products meet applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee weld testing programs to verify product quality, performance, and compliance.
• Interpret and apply welding codes and standards, including AWS, ASME, ISO, and military specifications.
• Conduct engineering analysis of weld performance, chemical composition, and mechanical properties to identify and address potential quality concerns.
• Support customer, supplier, and internal quality audits, including documentation, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Investigate welding defects, material quality issues, and manufacturing concerns to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Review technical documentation, certifications, and customer-specific requirements to ensure regulatory and product compliance.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other departments to improve welding processes, product reliability, and overall quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on welding quality, testing procedures, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to welding and quality personnel.
• Maintain accurate quality records, testing documentation, and compliance reports.
• Participate in occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and customer locations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Welding, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, including familiarity with multiple processes such as GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW.
• Knowledge of welding quality, testing procedures, technical documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, analyze quality concerns, and support corrective action initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable performing extensive technical documentation, regulatory reviews, and administrative compliance responsibilities.
• Proficiency with computer-based systems and quality tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in welding engineering, welding quality, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree specifically in Welding Engineering.
• Experience interpreting and applying AWS, ASME, ISO, or military welding codes and filler metal specifications.
• Experience with welding qualification testing, mechanical properties, chemical composition analysis, and material compliance.
• Experience supporting quality audits, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with statistical quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Previous leadership, coaching, or supervisory experience, with an interest in future leadership opportunities.
• Relevant welding engineering internships or co-op experience for recent graduates.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Career Growth: Opportunity to expand technical expertise in welding engineering, quality, and regulatory compliance while developing leadership skills.
• Leadership Potential: Clear opportunity to grow into a supervisory role overseeing a small quality team.
• Technical Development: Gain valuable experience with welding codes, qualification testing, materials analysis, and industry standards.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Commercial teams on projects that directly impact product performance and reliability.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in improving product quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Early-Career Opportunity: Excellent opportunity for recent engineering graduates or early-career professionals looking to build specialized expertise in welding quality and compliance.

Salary

• Salary Type: Annual Salary
• Salary Min: $ 78000
• Salary Max: $ 90000
• Currency Type: USD