Weld Quality Engineer

Selectek, Inc.; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek, Inc. in Hampton, GA is seeking a Weld Quality Engineer to support welded fabrication in the utility sector.

You will perform weld inspections, ensure AWS code compliance, and maintain quality documentation to ensure products meet required standards. You will collaborate with engineering, fabrication, customers, and inspectors, reviewing weld symbols and fabrication drawings, verifying weld size, preheat, filler metals, and QA records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Welding Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years welding inspection experience in fabrication.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 and D1.2.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections before, during, and after welding.
• Inspect welds per AWS D1.1 and D1.2 standards.
• Review weld symbols, drawings, and fabrication details for compliance.
• Verify weld size, preheat, and filler metal requirements.
• Maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation.
• Witness welder qualification testing and document results.
• Coordinate with NDT (UT/RT/MT/PT) activities.
• Prepare inspection reports and NCRs.
• Coordinate with inspectors, customers, and internal teams.
• Support quality audits and continuous improvement.
• Maintain material and welding consumable traceability.

Skills

Welding inspection

CWI certification

AWS D1.1/D1.2 knowledge

Weld symbol interpretation

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

NDT coordination

Job description

Position Title: Weld Quality Engineer

Pay: $75,000–$90,000/year (DOE)

Location: Hampton, GA

Position Summary: We are seeking a Weld Quality Engineer to support welded fabrication and construction activities within the utility industry. This position will perform weld inspections, ensure compliance with AWS welding codes, maintain quality documentation, and work closely with engineering, fabrication, customers, and inspectors to ensure welded products meet required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual weld inspections before, during, and after welding


• Inspect steel and aluminum welds for compliance with AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2


• Review weld symbols, drawings, and fabrication details for code compliance


• Verify weld size, profile, joint preparation, filler metals, preheat, and other welding requirements


• Review and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation


• Witness and document welder qualification testing


• Prepare inspection reports, NCRs, and corrective action documentation


• Coordinate and review NDT activities including UT, RT, MT, and PT


• Work with third-party inspectors, customers, and internal teams


• Support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives


• Maintain material and welding consumable traceability

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or equivalent education and hands-on welding/inspection experience


• 2+ years of welding inspection or weld quality experience in a fabrication environment


• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification


• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2


• Familiarity with GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and SAW welding processes


• Ability to read weld symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings


• Understanding of steel and aluminum metallurgy and weld discontinuities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001


• Experience coordinating or reviewing NDT


• Steel and aluminum fabrication experience


• Experience supporting welding audits, corrective actions, and nonconformance processes