NDE Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Core
Perform internal and external inspections of weldments and structures to determine compliance with acceptance criteria, codes, and specifications for flight components and production assemblies.
Role type
Senior IC Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Builds
Flight components and production assemblies for Starship
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Welding quality assurance
Required skills
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), interpretation of welding codes and specifications, visual inspection of welds, monitoring of welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, PAW), verification of welder qualifications, appraisal of welding joint designs, oversight of NDT examinations and mechanical testing, documentation of fabrication and inspection activities, vendor surveillance audits
Preferred skills
ASNT TC-1A or NAS-410 Level II or III NDE certifications (RT, DR, PT, VT, CR, PAUT, UT, UTSW, MT), extensive knowledge of ABS, AWS, and ASME standards, surface and subsurface NDE methodologies
Technologies
AWS, ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, DOD guidance, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, PAW, RT, DR, PT, VT, CR, PAUT, UT, UTSW, MT
Responsibilities
Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment/structure meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or document; Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with the drawing requirements; Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of work in progress and completed work; Monitor welding processes to ensure they are performed in accordance with qualified procedures; Conduct vendor surveillance audits of welding and inspection work as needed; Assist in training and developing of other teammates; Interpret and review engineering drawings as required; Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
