Wilmington, NC 28658 • (41.6 miles) • Full Time • $85,000 to $125,000 / yr • 10/22/2026

Job Title: Welding Engineer Location: Hickory NC Job Description Responsibilities Develop, implement, and optimize laser welding processes for production. Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting weld-related issues and minimizing downtime. Establish and maintain process parameters, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects, quality issues, and equipment failures. Support new product launches, including process design, equipment validation, APQP deliverables, PFMEA, and control plans. Work closely with Quality to ensure compliance with IATF and customer-specific requirements. Analyze production data (scrap, rework, downtime, cycle time) to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Improve weld

Mooresville, NC 28117 • (44.1 miles) • Full Time • 9/26/2026

Job Description Job Description:\n\nPosition Overview\nMSI Defense Solutions is seeking an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support welding inspection, weld quality control, production welding compliance, supplier welding oversight, and objective evidence requirements for fabricated and welded assemblies.\nThis position is responsible for performing visual weld inspections, verifying welding documentation, supporting compliance with applicable AWS welding codes and customer requirements, and ensuring weld quality records are complete, accurate, and traceable. The CWI will support manufacturing operations by reviewing drawings, weld symbols, specifications, weld procedure documentation, welder qualifications, inspection results, and objective evidence to help ensure welded products