Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector

Remotebridge; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Frontier AI Lab is seeking a Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector for a remote, US-based contractor role. You will evaluate metallurgical microstructures, analyze heat treatment per AMS 2750, and assess weld quality using established criteria, while inspecting coatings per SSPC/NACE standards.

You will also review LPBF defects and contribute detailed, data-driven feedback for AI model training. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with micrographs, weld macros, coatings, and

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with micrographs, welds, coatings, or LPBF builds.
• Strong knowledge of US and international standards (AMS/ASTM/NADCAP/NACE/SSPC).
• AWS-CWI credentials or equivalent metallurgical certification.
• Experience in metallographic analysis, heat treatment evaluation, and coating assessment.
• Experience with LPBF defect mechanisms and AM processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clear decision documentation.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures to judge material acceptability.
• Perform heat treatment analysis per AMS 2750 and related standards.
• Assess weld quality using macro etch evaluation and CWI criteria.
• Conduct coating inspections per NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols.
• Review LPBF defects with build data and cross-sections.
• Provide clear feedback to support AI model training; document decisions.
• Apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, AMS standards to metal samples and builds.

Kenntnisse

Metallurgical analysis

Welding inspection

LPBF/additive manufacturing

Documentation & reporting

Technical communication

Ausbildung

AWS-CWI certification

Tools

AMS 2750

ASTM E112

NADCAP

NACE/AMPP

SSPC

Jobbeschreibung

# Senior Metallurgist / Welding InspectorFrontier AI Lab · Remote · Full-time## Ready to see if you fit?Upload a resume once, then run an honest fit check on this role in seconds. Access is free and always will be.Sign up to check your fit## About the roleRole Title: Senior Metallurgist / Welding InspectorRole Type: ContractorLocation: Remote (US based preferred)Our team is engaging expert Senior Metallurgists and Welding Inspectors to participate in a high-impact project for a customer in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.### Scope of Work• Evaluate and interpret metallographic microstructures to determine material acceptability and conformance to standards.• Conduct heat treatment process analysis and acceptance reviews in accordance with AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related US specifications.• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and apply CWI acceptance criteria to real-world case studies.• Perform coating inspection tasks aligned with NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols, ensuring surface integrity and protection requirements are met.• Review and disposition additive manufacturing (LPBF) defects based on detailed build and cross-sectional data.• Provide clear, well-documented written and verbal feedback on accept/reject decisions, supporting data-driven insights for AI model training.• Reference and apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards to a variety of metal samples, weldments, coatings, and AM builds.### Preferred Qualifications• At least 8 years of hands-on experience making high-stakes accept/reject calls on micrographs, weld macros, fracture surfaces, coatings, or LPBF additive builds.• Advanced knowledge of US and international standards including ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC.• Current or prior AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials, or equivalent metallurgical certification.• Proven experience in metallographic analysis, heat treatment evaluation, weld inspection, and industrial coating assessment.• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes, especially laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and associated defect mechanisms.• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to explain technical reasoning clearly.• Experience in remote or digital project collaboration, with strong self-direction and accountability for deliverables.