CWI Inspector I

About the role

We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock, where we design and manufacture state-of-the-art locomotives, passenger coaches, and light rail vehicles that keep communities connected and moving. In this role, you will ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance in our welding and manufacturing processes. Join us in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable rail solutions that enhance public transportation across North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual CWI, dimensional, mechanical, and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections on welded and machined components and assemblies within the Carshell Welding and BG manufacturing areas.
• Verify product compliance by ensuring all inspections are conducted to the correct configuration revision and meet applicable engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and work instructions.
• Conduct first article inspections of parts, assemblies, tooling, and equipment, documenting results through summary reports, diagnostic findings, and quality system records.
• Maintain and retrieve inspection, nonconformance, and configuration data within MRP systems, noncompliance tracking tools, and the Configuration Management System; evaluate inspection results and provide dispositions for routine defects.
• Collaborate with Weld Staff, Engineering, customer inspectors, quality teams, and suppliers to support product acceptance and workflow progression, while providing guidance to newer employees and ensuring decisions minimize project delays, inefficiencies, and additional costs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a weld shop environment.
• 1 or more years experience with CWI inspection of increasingly difficult inspection involving the application and working knowledge of sophisticated measuring techniques.
• Proven experience interpreting complex dimensional drawings, weld standards, and specifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain one of the following:
  • AWS Certified Visual Weld Inspector Associate
  • OR: VT Level II certification plus certification in one or more of the following Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques:
    • Dye Penetrant (PT)
    • Magnetic Particle (MT)
    • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Pay & Schedule

• This is a second shift position.
• $31.35 10% for second