AWS CWI Railcar Welding Quality Inspector

AWS CWI Railcar Welding Quality Inspector

Help shape the future of passenger rail in the U.S. from our Lexington, NC manufacturing campus. Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock team builds state-of-the-art passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles—and your expertise in welding quality will keep them safe, reliable, and on time.

A day in this role

On a typical evening, you’ll walk the Carshell welding lines and BG manufacturing areas, moving from workstation to workstation to verify that every weld and machined feature meets strict rail standards. You’ll reference drawings and specs, confirm configuration revisions, and document your findings as you go. When a new part or assembly is introduced, you’ll perform first article inspections and compile diagnostic summaries. Throughout the shift, you’ll run visual CWI checks alongside dimensional and mechanical inspections, and you’ll bring in one or more NDT methods to validate integrity. Before the night is over, you’ll update the MRP system, log nonconformances, and capture configuration data so the next team starts with clear information.

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m. (includes shift differential)

What you’ll do

• Conduct varied inspections in Carshell welding and BG manufacturing areas.
• Perform routine visual CWI, dimensional, and mechanical inspections on welded and machined components and assemblies.
• Apply one or more NDT techniques to verify acceptance criteria are met.
• Confirm builds match current configuration revisions and comply with drawings, specifications, and guidelines.
• Execute first article inspections, producing concise reports and diagnostics.
• Enter, maintain, and retrieve data in MRP, noncompliance tracking tools, and the configuration management system.

What you’ll bring

• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain AWS Certified Visual Weld Inspector (CWI) Associate or VT Level II credentials, plus certification in one or more NDT methods.
• Comfort working with databases and electronic inspection tools to input and extract quality records.
• Ability to travel to Sacramento, California for training—an initial trip of at least two weeks, with additional visits as needed.

Physical demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and manual dexterity for handling parts and tools.
• Regular reaching, climbing/balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and clear verbal/auditory communication; occasional sitting.
• Ability to routinely lift/move up to 10 lbs.; occasionally 40 lbs. or more.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Rewards and benefits

• 11 paid holidays and 18 days of PTO.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and commuter benefits starting Day 1.
• Engage in groundbreaking projects in a fast-evolving, technology-forward environment.
• Competitive total rewards, tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and robust online learning.
• Employee discounts and additional perks.

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Compensation

Base hourly range in Lexington, NC: $30.00–$44.65, plus an additional 10% shift differential. Actual rate may vary based on budget, experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Legal

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.