Skilled - Welding Quality Specialist

Welding Quality SpecialistSalary: $58,240-$72,800/yearShift: 1stHours: 9am-5:30pmQPS Employment Group is hiring a Welding Quality Specialist for a company in Kansas City, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity.Welding Quality Specialist Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:Own and govern the company's welding program, including development, qualification, and revision control of WPS, PQR, and welder qualification recordsExercise independent authority to interpret and apply AWS D1.1 requirements and approve or reject welding procedures and practicesMake technical decisions impacting structural compliance, regulatory adherence, and operational riskLead welding program governance, documentation systems, and internal compliance auditsEstablish and maintain welder continuity tracking and qualification standardsPerform and oversee visual weld inspections to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and code requirementsIdentify process gaps and implement corrective actions to reduce weld-related nonconformanceStandardize welding parameters and equipment settings across production linesCoordinate NDT activities and review acceptance criteriaTrain and coach welders and inspectors on WPS adherence and quality expectationsWelding Quality Specialist Requirements:- Active CWI certification- 5+ years structural welding experience- Demonstrated experience developing or qualifying WPS/PQR- Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1- Blueprint, weld symbol, and GD&T proficiency- Experience implementing welding quality systems in a growing fabrication environment- Prior experience supporting ISO 9001 environments- Experience coordinating third-party NDTWorking Conditions:Work is conducted inside and outside during all-weather typesWalking, climbing, standing, sitting, and lifting are requiredTasks may involve moderate to heavy physical laborOccasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing on ladders and platforms, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling throughout an 8-12 hour dayAbility to work with hands and perform routine lifting, up to 50 poundsStand for extended periods of timeQPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS?Access to sought-after positions with leading employersDedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.