Certified Welding Inspector – Rolling Stock

Your Impact

As a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), you will be responsible for ensuring that welded structures and assemblies meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Your expertise will directly contribute to the production of passenger rail vehicles that operate across North America.

You will perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and non-destructive inspections throughout the manufacturing process, helping ensure every railcar is built to exacting specifications and industry standards.

What You’ll Do

• Perform visual, dimensional, and mechanical inspections on welded and machined components, assemblies, and structures.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct inspections within Carshell Welding and Manufacturing operations to support production and quality objectives.
• Utilize one or more Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods to evaluate weld quality and product acceptance.
• Identify defects, evaluate findings, and provide routine disposition recommendations for common non-conformances.
• Perform first article inspections on parts, assemblies, equipment, and tooling while documenting results and recommendations.
• Ensure all inspections are completed against the correct configuration and revision-controlled documentation.
• Support root-cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives related to welding quality.
• Maintain accurate inspection records within quality, configuration management, and nonconformance tracking systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supplier teams to maintain world-class product standards.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Visual Welding Inspector Associate (CWIA), or VT Level II certification.
• Certification in at least one Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) method.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to perform visual, dimensional, and mechanical inspections within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using quality management systems, databases, and electronic inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting welded structures in rail, transportation, heavy manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, energy, defense, or similar industries.
• Familiarity with AAR, AWS, ISO, or other industry quality standards.
• Experience with first article inspections and nonconformance management systems.
• Knowledge of fabrication, machining, and welding processes.

Why Siemens Mobility?

At Siemens, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that move cities, connect communities, and support a more sustainable future.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 11 paid holidays and 18 days of PTO
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Employee discount and wellness programs
• Mentorship programs and career growth pathways
• Recognition for innovation through employee idea programs

We operate with a growth mindset and are proud to be consistently recognized among the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies.

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and working throughout a manufacturing environment. The role may involve lifting up to 40 pounds and requires close attention to visual detail, including color differentiation, depth perception, and precision inspection activities.

Unlike many welding inspection positions, this role offers the opportunity to inspect and validate the construction of some of North America’s most advanced passenger rail vehicles. Your work will directly impact public transportation systems across the country, ensuring every vehicle meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

Help build the future of mobility. Join Siemens Mobility and make quality your legacy.