Weld Engineer CWI
About the role
The Weld Engineer supports Greenberry Industrial's structural steel, fracture-critical, heavy industrial, nuclear, and ASME fabrication operations. They serve as the company's subject matter expert for welding engineering, welding procedures, welder qualifications, fabrication quality, and welding code compliance.
Responsibilities
Develop, qualify, revise, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and supporting welding documentation.
Develop and administer Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) programs.
Evaluate customer specifications, engineering requirements, detail drawings, and contract documents to determine applicable welding requirements.
Support bid reviews, project planning, and constructability assessments from a weld engineering perspective.
Provide technical guidance regarding welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SAW.
Troubleshoot welding-related production issues and implement corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code requirements.
Support AISC-certified fabrication programs and customer-specific welding requirements.
Review and approve weld maps, welding sequences, fit-up requirements, and welding plans.
Monitor essential variable compliance and qualification continuity requirements.
Partner with Quality Control personnel to ensure welding inspections meet project and code requirements.
Support root cause investigations related to welding nonconformances and quality events.
Ensure traceability requirements are maintained throughout fabrication activities.
Participate in customer audits, quality audits, and third-party reviews.
Exercise stop-work authority when quality or safety is at risk.
Develop quality related project submittals.
Collaborate with Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, and Production to develop practical welding solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve welding productivity, quality, and safety.
Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives throughout fabrication operations.
Assist in developing welding training programs and mentoring fabrication personnel.
Develop welding-related procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
Generate and maintain welding records, qualification records, and turnover documentation.
Prepare welding engineering reports and technical recommendations.
Support maintenance of welding quality systems aligned with AWS, AISC, ASME, and customer requirements.
Ensure complete and auditable welding documentation packages are maintained.
Qualifications
Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Minimum 8 years of welding engineering, fabrication, welding quality, or related industrial experience.
Advanced knowledge of: AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel, AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code, ASME Section IX, AISC Certification Requirements, Welding metallurgy and heat input control, Welder qualification and procedure qualification requirements.
Demonstrated experience developing and qualifying WPSs, PQRs, and WPQs.
Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication and fracture-critical welding requirements.
Experience reviewing and interpreting NDE reports and acceptance criteria.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and welding symbols.
Strong technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience developing PQRs/WPSs in accordance with AWS requirements may be acceptable in lieu of technical degree.
AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) certification.
Experience supporting DOE, DOD, nuclear, energy, semiconductor, or other highly regulated industries.
Experience with fracture-critical bridge fabrication and DOT projects.
Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.3 requirements.
Experience supporting AISC certification programs.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in fabrication environments.
Experience reviewing NDE procedures per AWS & ASME Section VIII requirements.
Physical & Work Environment
Primarily performed in fabrication facilities with regular exposure to welding, grinding, lifting, and industrial manufacturing operations. Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, ascend platforms, and conduct shop inspections. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent interaction with active welding and fabrication operations. Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Washington and Oregon OSHA requirements.
Employment & Legal Compliance
Pre-employment drug screening and background check required in accordance with applicable state laws. Employment practices comply with federal, Washington, and Oregon wage, hour, and workplace safety regulations. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.