Weld Process Consultant

The TRIGO Group; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay

Daily per diem

Lodging provided

Rental car

Job summary

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions is seeking an experienced Weld Process Consultant for short-term, on-site projects across customer sites. The role requires auditing weld quality, advising on process improvements, and returning to verify results at a later date.

This independent contractor opportunity focuses on welding qualifications, automotive welding methods, and practical optimization of cycle times, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in automotive welding processes.
• Ability to travel to client sites on short notice.
• Independent contractor role with 1099 engagement and project-based work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and audit welds at manufacturing sites to identify quality issues.
• Analyze welding parameters and propose practical optimization for weld integrity and cycle times.
• Verify implemented changes by returning to sites to confirm quality improvements.

Skills

Automotive welding

Travel readiness

Independent contractor

Education

Technical degree

Weld certification (CWI/CRWT/CRAW/CRWT)

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 degreeCWEng 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.