Senior Metallurgist & Weld Inspector - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector for a remote contract role. You will evaluate metallographic microstructures, review heat treatment per AMS 2750 and E112, and assess welds to ensure compliance.

You will inspect coatings per NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards, review LPBF defects, and document results with clear technical reasoning for accept/reject decisions. The role emphasizes independent remote work and rigorous quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years evaluating micrographs, welds, coatings, or additive manufacturing components.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.
• Current or previous AWS CWI certification or equivalent.
• Experience in metallography, heat treatment, welding inspection, and coating assessment.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing, particularly LPBF.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptance and compliance.
• Review heat treatment processes according to AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related standards.
• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and CWI acceptance criteria.
• Conduct coating inspections based on NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards.
• Review and disposition LPBF additive manufacturing defects.
• Provide clear documentation and technical reasoning for accept/reject decisions.
• Apply relevant ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.

Skills

Metallography

Heat Treatment

Weld Inspection

Coating Inspection

LPBF Defects

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking a Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector for a remote contract role. You will evaluate metallographic microstructures, review heat treatment per AMS 2750 and E112, and assess welds to ensure compliance.

You will inspect coatings per NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards, review LPBF defects, and document results with clear technical reasoning for accept/reject decisions. The role emphasizes independent remote work and rigorous quality.