Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector

SaidGig; New York (NY); A distancia; USD 110.000 - 179.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

SaidGig is seeking a seasoned metallurgical and welding-inspection expert to train AI systems for advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. You will evaluate real-world cases, make defensible accept or reject decisions, and provide the reasoning needed to improve model performance.

This remote contract favors US-based candidates, with hourly pay of $80 to $130. You will apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards across metal samples, welds, coatings, and LPBF builds, delivering clear

Formación

• Extensive hands-on experience with micrographs, weld macros, and coatings.
• Deep knowledge of ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, SSPC standards.
• Experience evaluating LPBF builds and related defect mechanisms.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptability and standards conformance.
• Analyze heat-treatment processes and perform acceptance reviews per AMS/ASTM.
• Assess weld quality using macro-etch data and CWI criteria.
• Conduct coating inspections per NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols.
• Review LPBF/additive-manufacturing defects using build and cross-sectional data.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to support accept/reject decisions.
• Apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards across metal samples and builds.

Conocimientos

Metallurgical analysis

Weld inspection

LPBF defect analysis

Heat-treatment evaluation

Coating assessment

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

Educación

AWS CWI credential

Metallurgical certification

Descripción del empleo

Role Overview

Apply deep metallurgical and welding-inspection expertise to help train next-generation AI systems for advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. You will evaluate real-world technical cases, make defensible accept or reject decisions, and provide the expert reasoning needed to improve model performance. Prior AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptability and standards conformance.
• Analyze heat-treatment processes and perform acceptance reviews using AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related U.S. specifications.
• Assess weld quality through macro-etch evaluation and apply CWI acceptance criteria to case studies.
• Conduct coating inspections aligned with NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols, including surface-integrity and protection requirements.
• Review and disposition laser powder bed fusion, LPBF, additive-manufacturing defects using build and cross-sectional data.
• Provide clear written and verbal feedback supporting accept or reject decisions and data-driven AI training insights.
• Apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards across metal samples, weldments, coatings, and additive-manufacturing builds.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience making high-stakes accept or reject decisions involving micrographs, weld macros, fracture surfaces, coatings, or LPBF builds.
• Advanced knowledge of ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards, including U.S. and international requirements.
• Current or previous AWS Certified Welding Inspector, CWI, credential, or an equivalent metallurgical certification.
• Demonstrated experience in metallographic analysis, heat‑treatment evaluation, weld inspection, and industrial coating assessment.
• Familiarity with additive‑manufacturing processes, particularly LPBF and related defect mechanisms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to clearly explain technical reasoning.
• Experience collaborating remotely or digitally, with strong self‑direction and accountability for deliverables.

Work Terms

Remote contract engagement, with U.S.-based candidates preferred.

Compensation

$80 to $130 per hour.