Weld Quality Engineer: Code-Driven Inspection & QA

southernstatesllc; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States LLC is seeking a Weld Quality Engineer to ensure welded fabrication meets codes, standards, and customer requirements, with a focus on AWS D1.1 and D1.2. The role blends hands-on weld inspection with engineering support, quality assurance, and continuous improvement to drive product integrity and process excellence.

The position involves inspecting welds, maintaining WPS/PQR/WPQ, coordinating NDT as needed, and interfacing with inspectors and customers to uphold ISO 9001 quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of welding inspection or weld quality engineering in fabrication/construction.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.2; AWS CWI preferred or obtainable.
• Familiarity with welding processes: GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, SAW; ability to read weld symbols and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welded joints per AWS D1.1/D1.2; perform VT inspections.
• Review weld symbols, drawings, and fabrication details for code compliance.
• Review and maintain WPS, PQR, WPQ; witness qualification tests.
• Interface with inspectors, customers, and regulatory bodies; support audits.
• Maintain traceability of materials and consumables; ensure quality documentation.

Skills

Inspection

Quality engineering

AWS D1.1/D1.2 knowledge

NDT awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Welding Engineering

Tools

GMAW

FCAW

SMAW

GTAW

SAW

Job description

Southern States LLC is seeking a Weld Quality Engineer to ensure welded fabrication meets codes, standards, and customer requirements, with a focus on AWS D1.1 and D1.2. The role blends hands-on weld inspection with engineering support, quality assurance, and continuous improvement to drive product integrity and process excellence.

The position involves inspecting welds, maintaining WPS/PQR/WPQ, coordinating NDT as needed, and interfacing with inspectors and customers to uphold ISO 9001 quality