Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Flex•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, designs customized power distribution and protection systems, including relay and control panels, medium-voltage switchgear, and power/control buildings. The company emphasizes hands-on training, mentorship, and internal promotion. The Certified Welding Inspector will be based in Dallas, Texas, and report to the Quality Manager. The role manages day-to-day welding operations and core functions to support operational excellence. Flex plans to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment as Axiom in Q1 2027; if the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, which focuses on critical digital infrastructure and power and thermal management solutions. The inspector partners with customers on welding and fabrication requirements, develops and maintains welding qualification documentation, assesses and trains welders, supports production troubleshooting, and collaborates across quality, engineering, and manufacturing. The role ensures compliance with applicable industry codes and customer requirements and serves as the primary welding technical expert during customer interactions and audits.

Requirements

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification under AWS QC1 standards.
Strong hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing, metal fabrication, aerospace, or automotive environment.
Experience developing and qualifying WPS, PQR, and WPQ/WQT documentation.
Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and API 1104 welding codes and standards.
Experience training, mentoring, and qualifying welders.
Ability to work directly with customers and confidently communicate technical welding requirements.
Solid understanding of welding processes, fabrication techniques, and quality standards.
Strong problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting customer audits, inspections, and qualification programs.
Background in metal fabrication, aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing industries.
Experience improving welding procedures, productivity, and quality performance.
Familiarity with root cause analysis and welding defect investigations.
Knowledge of welding automation, robotic welding, or advanced fabrication processes.
Experience working in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Previous responsibility for welder certification and training programs.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Partner with customers to understand welding and fabrication requirements and provide technical guidance.
Develop, review, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Testing (WQT/WPQ) documentation.
Conduct welder qualification assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Provide hands-on training and coaching to welders on procedures, techniques, and quality requirements.
Support production teams in troubleshooting welding-related issues and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborate with quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams to improve welding processes.
Ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer-specific welding requirements.
Serve as the primary welding technical expert for customer interactions and audits.