A CSA W47.1 Div. 1 certified company requires the full time employment of a Welding Engineer.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not specified

Answer: (A)

Div 1 certification centers on having solid welding engineering control in the shop. A Welding Engineer is responsible for creating and approving welding procedure specifications (WPS), qualifying processes (PQR), and overseeing welder qualifications, inspection plans, and the ongoing quality system. Because these tasks are ongoing and critical to conformity and traceability, the employer typically must have a Welding Engineer employed full-time to provide continuous oversight, implement design or process changes, and ensure consistent, verifiable welding performance. That continuous, dedicated attention is what the certification expects, so stating that a Welding Engineer must be full-time aligns with how Div 1 shops manage welding engineering.