Senior NDE Inspector, CWI, First Shift

Relativity Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

1d•$35 - $53

About The Position

The Welding Inspector performs detailed inspections, interprets technical requirements, and ensures welding activities and fabricated structures comply with applicable codes, standards, and engineering documentation. The role supports production, engineering, and quality teams through expert evaluation, guidance, and documentation throughout fabrication and welding processes. The Materials and NDE team develops, characterizes, and inspects materials and processes across the Terran R vehicle. The position contributes to the quality and reliability of welding and fabrication activities, working with production and engineering teams and conducting vendor surveillance audits as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

Nice To Haves

Additional Level II Nondestructive Evaluation certifications in accordance with ASNT TC-1A or NAS-410 in one or more of Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT), Ultrasonic (UT), Eddy Current (ET), or Magnetic Particle (MT).
Three or more years of experience as an AWS-certified Welding Inspector.
Strong knowledge of industry standards such as AWS and ASME.
Working knowledge of surface and subsurface NDE methods.

Responsibilities

Perform internal and external inspections to verify weldments and structures meet applicable acceptance criteria, codes, standards, and project documents.
Read, interpret, and apply code requirements, specifications, and engineering drawings.
Record inspection data in computer systems, document acceptance or rejection, and communicate findings.
Conduct visual inspections of in-process and completed welds and verify welding repairs comply with applicable requirements.
Develop welding procedures for specific code requirements.
Oversee testing for welding certification.
Monitor GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes for compliance with qualified welding procedures.
Verify and document welder qualifications in accordance with company and code requirements.
Confirm base materials comply with applicable specifications.
Evaluate joint design, joint preparation, fit-up, cleanliness, and environmental conditions before welding.
Verify preheat and interpass temperatures are maintained according to procedure.
Ensure proper control, storage, and handling of welding consumables.
Verify the quality of interpass and final cleaning of weldments.
Ensure product conformance to drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
Confirm weld surface cleanliness and visual acceptance criteria.
Validate proper performance and documentation of post-weld heat treatments.
Ensure fabrication and inspection activities are properly documented.
Interpret and review engineering drawings for inspection tasks.
Evaluate findings, prepare inspection reports, and communicate results to production and engineering teams.
Conduct vendor surveillance audits related to welding, fabrication, and inspection activities as needed.