Senior NDT & Welding Quality Inspector

firefly; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Relocation and flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks an experienced Senior Quality Inspector with welding inspection expertise to join the GSE inspection team. You will serve as an embedded shop inspector, ensuring quality and integrity of welded hardware throughout manufacturing, coordinating NDT and documentation, and supporting engineers, technicians, and welders.

The ideal candidate is a CWI with multiple NDT certifications and at least 5 years of aerospace inspection experience, capable of generating comprehensive

Qualifications

• CWI certification required and current (AWS).
• Level 2/3 NDT certifications in MT/RT/VT/PT must be held.
• 5+ years in welding/fabrication quality inspection in aerospace.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.2 and ASME VIII/IX; GD&T experience.
• U.S. Person status required for ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect weldments for dimensional accuracy and quality during fabrication.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of welded assemblies and pressure vessels.
• Verify welder qualifications and WPS compliance.
• Monitor weld quality and review production documentation.
• Prepare NDT reports and determine acceptance per codes.
• Coordinate external NDT and metrology services as needed.
• Create and maintain weld maps and inspection data packages.
• Ensure traceability of materials, welders, and tests.
• Communicate findings to engineers and shop teams.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects.

Skills

CWI certification

NDT certifications MT RT VT PT

Read engineering drawings

GD&T

AS9100 knowledge

Quality documentation

Vendor coordination

ITAR compliance awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred

Tools

ETQ

TrackWise

SAP QM

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks an experienced Senior Quality Inspector with welding inspection expertise to join the GSE inspection team. You will serve as an embedded shop inspector, ensuring quality and integrity of welded hardware throughout manufacturing, coordinating NDT and documentation, and supporting engineers, technicians, and welders.

The ideal candidate is a CWI with multiple NDT certifications and at least 5 years of aerospace inspection experience, capable of generating comprehensive