Senior CWI Inspector & Project Quality Lead

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

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.