Night-Shift QA Lead & Mechanical Supervisor

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Newport (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing's client in Newport, DE is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / QA Lead for the night shift (5pm-3am) to supervise fabrication operations and uphold safety and quality. The role requires hands-on leadership with welding and pipe fabrication, plus ability to read blueprints, inspect welds, and coordinate with inspectors and day shifts.

This is a temporary night-shift position with overtime, offering the chance to drive quality improvements while managing a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing, production, and/or construction.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of piping, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, steel in industrial environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Good communication skills; able to work with engineers, fabricators, and field teams.
• Supervisory/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support welders, pipefitters, fabricators, and shop personnel on the night shift.
• Assign work, monitor production, and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot fabrication and welding issues.
• Inspect piping, welds, assemblies, and components for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Review weld quality, fit-up, dimensions, materials, and fabrication processes.
• Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure required inspections, testing, and quality documentation are completed accurately.
• Coordinate with inspectors, NDT personnel, and day-shift management as needed.
• Conduct shift meetings and provide detailed shift-to-shift handoffs.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework and improve production and quality.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and quality throughout the shift.

Skills

Supervisory/leadership experience

Reading blueprints

Welding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Synerfac Technical Staffing's client in Newport, DE is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / QA Lead for the night shift (5pm-3am) to supervise fabrication operations and uphold safety and quality. The role requires hands-on leadership with welding and pipe fabrication, plus ability to read blueprints, inspect welds, and coordinate with inspectors and day shifts.

This is a temporary night-shift position with overtime, offering the chance to drive quality improvements while managing a