QA Inspector- Special Projects

SME Industries; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SME Industries, Inc. is seeking a QA Inspector of special projects to verify that fabricated items meet project-specific quality control plans and approved documents.

You will perform dimensional and visual inspections, audits, and verifications to ensure compliance with codes and standards. The role focuses on coordinating with subcontracted facilities, 3rd party inspections, and managing NCRs and CARs under the Director of QA/QC.

Qualifications

• 5 years of inspection, fabrication, or auditing experience.
• AWS CWI, ASQ-CQA, ASNT Level II or III in MT/UT/VT preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25–50% of work days.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to verify conformance with project specs and codes.
• Coordinate 3rd party inspections and audits.
• Manage NCRs, CARs, and QA/QC records with QA Manager.
• Review drawings and sub fabrication packages for compliance.
• Travel to subcontractor facilities as required.

Skills

Inspection experience

Fabrication knowledge

Auditing

Certifications (AWS CWI/ASQ-CQA/ASNT)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The QA Inspector of special projects will be responsible for verifying that fabricated items meet the specifications outlined in project-specific quality control plans, approved construction documents, and relevant codes. This role involves performing both dimensional and visual inspections, audits, and verification to ensure compliance with these requirements. The Inspector must have a strong understanding of industry codes and standards, as well as the manufacturing systems used by SME and the Structural Steel Industry. This position will focus on managing Subcontracted facilities performing work on SME’s behalf, coordinating 3rd party inspection and project requirements, NCR’s, CAR’s, and other projects under the Director of QA/QC’s purview. The anticipated travel is 25-50%.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and the SME Quality Management System.
• Review QMS documents and work with project managers for submittal on projects.
• Review subcontractors ability to meet compliance in various AHJ’s.
• Coordinate 3rd Party inspections
• Audit and regularly visit sub fabricator facilities.
• Review drawings and work packages to be sent for sub fabrication. Attend drawing review meetings internally for those packages.
• Gather, review, and file sub fabricator QC records and other documentation as necessary.
• Maintain the approved fabricator list, and subcontractor document files.
• Manage NCR’s, CAR’s and other items with QA Manager, specifically for sub fabricators but internally as well.
• Work overtime, weekends, alternate locations, or alternate shifts as needed or assigned.
• Comply with the AWS Code of Ethics for Inspectors.
• Stay current with applicable codes, standards, and industry regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned under the direction of the Director of QA/QC.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 Years of experience in inspection, fabrication, or auditing in a relevant field.
• AWS CWI , ASQ-CQA, ASNT Level II or III in MT, UT or VT preferred.
• NDT or NACE/AMPP certifications and experience are a plus (preferred)
• Hold a U.S. Passport, or qualify to get one.
• Be able to Travel up to 25-50% of work days
• In office, or dependent upon sub-fabricator facilities.

EEO:

SME Industries, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.