Welding Technology Manager (Cwi/Scwi) - Tempe, AZ (54677)

Phoenix National Laboratories, LLC (PNL) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including general manufacturing, semi-conductor manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. PNL was founded in 1994 in Tempe, AZ and is now part of the Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) family of companies based in Marietta, GA which employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world, and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Position: Welding Qualification Manager - Tempe, AZ. This is a permanent position requiring relo to the Tempe, AZ region. Relocation Assistance available.

Responsibilities/Duties: Communicate with customers to develop project proposals outlining scope, cost, schedule, equipment, samples, and applicable standards.

• Serve as the primary customer contact for technical questions, project updates, and scheduling.
• Review and interpret local, state, and national codes and standards to determine project applicability and compliance.
• Manage projects from proposal through completion, ensuring technical, schedule, and budget requirements are met.
• Coordinate with technical staff to define project requirements and maintain progress toward deliverables.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, test data, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and client specifications.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation methods for materials and welded products.
• Prepare Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) in accordance with code requirements.
• Must be familiar with industrial metal joining processes (carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper) and associated metallurgical testing methods.
• Provide welder training, certification oversight, and recommendations for welding techniques and methods.
• Review and maintain calibration records, technical procedures, and test software to ensure conformance with standards.
• Mentor and train technical personnel; support staff hiring, performance evaluations, and development programs.
• Collaborate with other departments and business development teams to support new project and client opportunities.
• Work with laboratory staff to maintain equipment calibration and support maintenance of related systems.