Quality Technician- Certified Weld Inspector

Birdon America, Inc.•Bellingham, WA

6d•$41 - $43

About The Position

The QA Inspector – Senior Certified Authority serves as a fully qualified technical authority responsible for final inspection decisions, welding program oversight, NDT compliance, and overall quality assurance program integrity. This role ensures compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, contractual obligations, and industry codes while supporting manufacturing and marine production operations.

Requirements

Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification
Knowledge of AWS, NAVSEA, customer specifications, and approved procedures
Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and standards
Ability to interpret and apply codes, standards, and specifications
Experience with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
Understanding of material certifications and traceability requirements
Proficiency in dimensional and mechanical inspection
Experience with quality documentation packages and deliverables
Ability to participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions
Experience interfacing with customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies
Commitment to health, safety, and the environment
Successful completion of a background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Senior level experience in quality assurance

Responsibilities

Perform final acceptance and rejection of welds in accordance with AWS, NAVSEA, customer specifications, and approved procedures.
Review and accept or reject NDT results and sign certified inspection documentation.
Exercise stop-work authority when quality requirements are not being met.
Interpret and apply the intent and requirements of applicable codes, standards, contract requirements, and customer specifications to ensure compliance throughout production.
Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), witness welder qualification and procedure qualification testing, and review or approve weld repair activities.
Verify qualifications and certifications of NDT personnel, review NDT reports for completeness and compliance, and ensure examinations are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable standards.
Support the development and execution of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), verify compliance with hold points, witness points, and customer inspection requirements, and ensure inspection activities are properly documented.
Oversee receiving inspection activities, verify material certifications, maintain traceability requirements, and ensure compliance with quality management system procedures.
Lead inspections of complex fabricated assemblies and welded structures, verify critical dimensions and tolerances, and support acceptance testing activities.
Review and approve quality documentation packages, ensure contractual deliverables and CDRL requirements are met, and maintain audit-ready quality records.
Review and approve technical dispositions, participate in root cause investigations, and support implementation and verification of corrective actions.
Interface directly with customers, auditors, regulatory agencies, NAVSEA representatives, and DCMA personnel.
Participate in internal and external audits and support compliance reviews.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to quality inspectors and production personnel while promoting continuous improvement and adherence to company quality standards.