Welding Quality Manager | CWI & Inspection Leader

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlwind Steel is seeking a Welding Quality Manager to lead the quality and welding inspection functions at the facility. You will recruit, develop, and lead Quality personnel while partnering with Manufacturing to improve processes and maintain production flow.

Responsibilities include serving as a technical resource for welding and inspection, managing nonconformances, audits, and quality documentation. You will promote ongoing training and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Experience supervising ASNT Level II UT personnel.
• Strong welding inspection and quality systems knowledge.
• Familiarity with welding codes and industry standards.
• Experience with SPC and quality improvement methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Control personnel.
• Oversee welding inspection activities and ensure inspections are accurate and efficient.
• Serve as technical resource for welding processes, inspection methods, and applicable standards.
• Review nonconforming material and determine corrective actions and disposition.
• Develop and monitor quality action plans to improve performance.
• Maintain Quality Systems Manual and related quality procedures.
• Coordinate internal quality audits and assist with customer/third-party audits.
• Track calibration of inspection equipment and measuring devices.

Skills

CWI

UT Level II

Welding inspection

Quality systems

SPC knowledge

Leadership

Documentation

Job description

Whirlwind Steel is seeking a Welding Quality Manager to lead the quality and welding inspection functions at the facility. You will recruit, develop, and lead Quality personnel while partnering with Manufacturing to improve processes and maintain production flow.

Responsibilities include serving as a technical resource for welding and inspection, managing nonconformances, audits, and quality documentation. You will promote ongoing training and maintain a safe work environment.