Quality Manager/Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Structural Steel Fabrication
Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area – Paid Relo Available!
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000+ DOE + Full Benefits
Benefits: 100% Paid Medical- [Employee and Families!] Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) w/10% match, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full Time
Work Hours: Mon-Fri; 6am – 2:30pm (Flexible); 40-50hrs/wk.
Travel: Minimal; occasional project or audit-related travel
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation Assistance is available
Quality Manager/Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Structural Steel Fabrication Description
Our client, a well-established structural steel fabrication company, is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager/Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support a planned leadership transition while driving quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This is a highly visible role with direct access to leadership and significant influence over quality systems, operational processes, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable on the shop floor working alongside welders and production teams as they are leading audits, interpreting codes, and making critical quality decisions. We are seeking a practical, accountable leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and can balance quality standards with production and business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization offering world-class benefits, including 100% employer-paid health insurance, an average employee tenure of 8+ years, and the autonomy to make a lasting impact within a highly respected business.
Quality Manager/Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Structural Steel Fabrication Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain the company's Quality Management System in compliance with AISC
- Serve as the primary QA/QC authority across all fabrication projects and production operations
- Perform and oversee visual, dimensional, ultrasonic (UT), and magnetic particle (MT) inspection
- Interpret NDT results and make accept/reject quality decisions
- Coordinate and manage third-party inspection vendors, including radiographic testing providers
- Maintain welder qualifications, continuity logs, WPS/PQR documentation, and material records
- Identify quality concerns proactively and partner with production teams to reduce defects
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
- Standardize inspection procedures, reporting, and documentation practices
- Support the transition from paper-based quality processes to digital workflows
Quality Manager/Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Structural Steel Fabrication Qualifications
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
- 5+ years of QA/QC experience within structural steel fabrication required
- Experience working in an AISC-certified fabrication environment required
- Experience supporting bridge projects and/or fracture-critical structural steel work required
- Hands-on experience performing and interpreting NDT inspections required
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Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you supported bridge fabrication projects and/or fracture-critical
structural components?
- This role is based onsite in New Brighton, PA. Any concerns with commuting
to this location Monday-Friday?
- If not local, are you open to relocating to the Pittsburgh area [with paid
assistance] within 30-90 days?
- What are your desired base salary requirements?
- Where are you currently located?
Experience:
- welding inspection: 5 years (Required)
- working in an AISC-certified fabrication environment: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
