About the Role
The Welding Inspector is responsible for performing detailed inspections, interpreting technical requirements, and ensuring that all welding activities and fabricated structures comply with applicable codes, standards, and engineering documentation. This role supports production, engineering, and quality teams by providing expert evaluation, guidance, and documentation throughout all phases of fabrication and welding processes.
Your core responsibilities will be
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
About You
High school diploma or equivalent
Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
Nice to haves but not required
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
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range
$35.20—$52.80 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.
