Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Flex•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in Dallas, Texas. The role supports the company’s power distribution and protection systems business, including relay and control panels, medium-voltage switchgear, and enclosures. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the spin occurs, this position will support Axiom, which focuses on critical digital infrastructure and power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the CWI manages day-to-day welding-related operations and core functions to achieve and maintain operational excellence. The role works with customers and production teams, develops and maintains welding qualification documentation, trains and qualifies welders, supports troubleshooting and corrective actions, and promotes compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements. The position is also the primary welding technical expert for 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 directly 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.
Deliver hands-on training and coaching to welders on welding 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 drive welding process improvements.
Ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer-specific welding requirements.
Serve as the primary welding technical expert for customer interactions and audits.
Manage day-to-day operations and core functions to achieve and maintain operational excellence.