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Relativity Space · 1 month ago

Certified Welding Inspector CWI - Sr NDE Inspector

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$37.40/hr - $48.40/hr

3+ years exp

Relativity Space is pioneering the future of aerospace by building rockets that meet today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The Welding Inspector will ensure compliance with codes and standards throughout the welding and fabrication processes, supporting production and engineering teams with expert evaluation and documentation.

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Responsibilities

Perform internal and external inspections to verify that weldments and structures meet the acceptance criteria of applicable codes, standards, and project documents

Read, interpret, and apply code requirements, specifications, and engineering drawings accurately and effectively

Use computer systems to record inspection data, document acceptance or rejection, and communicate findings

Conduct visual inspections of in-process and completed welds, verify welding repairs follow the applicable requirements

Develop welding procedures for specific code requirements

Oversee the testing for welding certification

Monitor welding processes—including GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, to confirm compliance with qualified welding procedures

Verify and document welder qualifications in accordance with company and code requirements

Confirm that base materials comply with applicable specifications

Evaluate joint design, joint preparation, fit-up, cleanliness, and environmental conditions prior to welding

Verify that preheat and interpass temperatures are maintained as per the procedure

Ensure proper control, storage, and handling of welding consumables

Verify quality of interpass and final cleaning 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 that all fabrication and inspection activities are properly documented

Interpret and review engineering drawings as required 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

Qualification

AWS Certified Welding InspectorNondestructive Evaluation certificationsWelding procedures developmentGTAWGMAWFCAW processesEngineering drawings interpretationKnowledge of AWSKnowledge of ASMEVendor surveillance auditsInspection report preparationCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

Preferred

Additional Level II Nondestructive Evaluation certifications in accordance with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, requirements in one or more of the following methods: Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT), Ultrasonic (UT), Eddy Current (ET), or Magnetic Particle (MT)

3+ years of experience as an AWS-certified Welding Inspector

Strong knowledge of industry standards such as AWS and ASME

Working knowledge of both surface and subsurface NDE methods