Areas of Service

Production Oversight &
Throughput Acceleration

A senior set of eyes on your floor and vendors—zooming out for a systems view, then zooming in to remove weld/process bottlenecks. I’ll map the flow, spot the pinch points, and recommend the quickest path to higher throughput without compromising quality or safety.

Outcomes:

  • Shorter cycle times and cleaner handoffs

  • Lower repair/defect rates and clearer accountability

  • Morale lift from smoother, predictable work

 

Fractional Welding Engineer
(On-Call)

Immediate, practical support when you don’t have a full-time welding engineer. I step in to clear bottlenecks, answer code questions, review drawings/WPS, and keep production moving.

Outcomes:

  • Faster decisions on weld/process questions
  • Fewer reworks & quicker NCR dispositions
  • A steady, senior technical “second brain” for your team

WPS/PQR Program
Build-Out & Optimization

Create or tune a right-sized WPS/PQR library for your product mix (carbon, stainless, aluminum, overlays). Includes qualification test planning, acceptance criteria, and welder performance continuity.

Outcomes:

  • Compliant, usable procedures (not shelf art)

  • Higher first-pass yield, lower repair rates

  • Clear change control as products evolve

Weld Quality Plan &
BIQ Tune-Up

Tighten your quality loop: fit-up → process control → inspection → feedback. We standardize checkpoints, tighten acceptance criteria, and align shop practice with drawings and specs.

Outcomes:

  • Measurable defect/rework reduction

  • Cleaner audits and customer confidence

  • Real-time feedback so issues don’t repeat

NCR Reduction & Root Cause
(8-Step)

Rapid triage of repeated issues using a structured 8-step problem-solving approach. We stop the bleeding now, identify the root, then eliminate the cause with targeted countermeasures.

Outcomes:

  • 30–60% cut in recurring defects (typical)

  • Standard work that actually gets followed

  • Clear dashboards for leadership visibility

Training & Mentorship
(Welders, Leads, New Engineers)

Practical, on-the-floor coaching that sticks—WPS interpretation, fit-up & parameter discipline, visual acceptance, and defect prevention. Optional mentor track for junior engineers.

Outcomes:

  • Consistency shift-to-shift, station-to-station

  • Better parameter control and bead quality

  • Stronger bench strength across the team

Supplier & Process Audits
(Lightweight & Actionable)

Focused audits on special processes (welding, heat treat, coatings). Identify what matters, fix what’s critical, and make sure suppliers can deliver to your specification or standard every time.

Outcomes:

  • Fewer surprises at incoming inspection

  • Clear supplier scorecards & follow-ups

  • Better leverage in cost/quality conversations