Weld Process Consultant

RiseMe; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay & per diem

Job summary

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions seeks a skilled Weld Process Consultant for short-term, 1099 independent contractor work in the Greenville, SC area. The role involves auditing weld quality, advising on process improvements, and returning to verify sustained results at client facilities.

Candidates should have a strong background in automotive welding (spot, MIG/MAG, laser) and hold CWEng or AWS certifications such as CWI/CRWT/CRAW. Travel to customer sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in automotive welding processes (spot, MIG/MAG, laser).
• Willing to travel to client sites on short notice for short-term visits.
• Independent Contractor (1099); not a permanent employee for client requests.

Responsibilities

• Inspect & Audit welds on-site to identify quality issues or defects.
• Troubleshoot welding parameters and provide actionable optimization suggestions.
• Verify results by returning to the site to confirm quality improvements.

Skills

Automotive welding

Travel flexibility

Welding process optimization

Education

CWEng (or equivalent)

CWI Certification

CRWT

CRAW

Job description

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions is seeking a Weld Process Consultant Short-term 1099 Independent Contractor

Travel to customer sites as needed

Greenville, SC area

We are seeking an experienced Contract Welding Engineer/Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) Consultants for short-term, as-needed project support at our manufacturing facility. This is a non-permanent, project-based role ideal for an independent contractor. The primary objective is to audit our current welding quality, provide actionable optimization suggestions, and return at a later date to verify the results.

OVERVIEW

• Inspect & Audit: Conduct on-site inspections of welds in a manufacturing setting to identify quality issues or defects.
• Troubleshoot & Advise: Analyze current welding parameters and offer clear, practical suggestions to improve weld integrity and cycle times.
• Verify Results: Return to the site after a designated period to check on implemented changes and ensure quality standards are met.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Proven track record in automotive welding processes (such as resistance spot welding, MIG/MAG, or laser welding).
• Flexibility: Ability to travel to our site for short-term visits on an as-needed basis.
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099) / Freelance. Cannot employ full-time as needed for client requests.

• Technical degree CWEng and/or required weld certification through American Weld Society such as CWI CRWT,Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW) or Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT)

TRAVEL SUPPORT

• Includes travel pay, daily per diem, lodging, and a rental car.

About TRIGO Global Quality Solutions

Founded in 1997, TRIGO is a multinational company providing operational Quality Management solutions for the manufacturing sector, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries. With a team of more than ten thousand professionals present in 20+ countries across 4 continents, TRIGO offers a comprehensive portfolio of Quality Assurance services ranging from inspection to expert auditing, consulting and training.

The unrivaled expertise, industrial mindset and extensive global footprint that TRIGO has built up over the last 3 decades has made TRIGO the leading quality solutions provider using the latest innovative and reliable digital systems and standard processes, delivering results in the most demanding industries.