Freelance Quality Engineer Buffalo / Type of contract 1099 RKBUSE26

Pro QC International; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to Buffalo area

Job summary

Pro QC International in Buffalo, NY seeks an Expeditor/Mechanical Inspection professional to monitor supplier progress, track production, and support quality inspections for mechanical equipment.

The role requires knowledge of welding, NDT, technical drawings, fabrication, and supplier surveillance in EPC and oil/gas projects; 1099 contract with travel to supplier facilities and regular day shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in expediting, manufacturing inspections, quality control, or supplier surveillance
• Experience with mechanical equipment and fabrication shops
• EPC project experience preferred
• Oil and gas project exposure preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier and manufacturing progress and follow up on production activities
• Support quality inspections for mechanical equipment and weldments
• Prepare inspection and expediting reports for suppliers
• Identify risks and opportunities and communicate with stakeholders

Skills

Strong report writing

Professional customer-facing

Independent at supplier facilities

Organizational and follow-up

Process risk & improvement

Education

Technical degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Equivalent practical experience considered

Job description

Position Summary

Expeditor/Mechanical Inspection professional responsible for monitoring supplier and manufacturing progress, following up on production activities, and supporting quality inspections for mechanical equipment. The role requires knowledge of welding, NDT, technical drawings, fabrication, and supplier surveillance, preferably within EPC and oil and gas projects.

Technical Skills

• Expediting and supplier follow-up
• Welding inspection knowledge
• NDT awareness
• Manufacturing progress reviews
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Inspection and expediting report preparation
• Fabrication and manufacturing oversight

Education

• Technical degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered

Experience

• 2+ years in expediting, manufacturing inspections, quality control, or supplier surveillance
• Experience with mechanical equipment and fabrication shops
• EPC project experience preferred
• Exposure to oil and gas projects preferred

Equipment Knowledge

• Heat exchangers
• Pressure equipment
• Welding processes
• Fabrication and manufacturing activities
• Mechanical equipment used in oil and gas projects

Certificates Required

• NDT certification preferred
• CWI certification preferred
• Welding or quality inspection certification is beneficial

Soft Skills

• Strong report writing
• Professional customer-facing communication
• Ability to work independently at supplier facilities
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to identify process risks and improvement opportunities

Job Type

1099 Contractor

Project Duration

TBD

Note

This is a 1099 contract role – project duration may vary based on client needs

Shift Hours

CURRENT PROJECT: regular day shift.

Shift Note

As a 1099 contractor, project schedules may vary depending on site availability

Location

Must be able to travel around Buffalo, NY and nearby areas