Quality Assurance Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,330 - 84,984; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Design and Construction, Safety and Site Support Division seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector in the Office of Quality Assurance. Under the direction of the Deputy Director and Engineer‑In‑Charge, the selected candidate will perform materials testing and fabrication inspection to ensure all materials and products meet DDC specifications and contract requirements.

Responsibilities include witnessing tests, report preparation, reviewing drawings and standards,

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics with 1 year of related experience; or
• A baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering technology with 3 years of related experience; or
• A bachelor’s degree plus a master’s in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials at manufacturing plants and audit testing laboratories, including out-of-town locations.
• Witness material tests.
• Prepare reports.
• Review drawings and applicable standards.
• Coordinate inspection and testing services performed by consultants.
• Review material testing requests, results and consultant reports.
• Audit, review and approve vendors.

Skills

Materials testing experience

Quality management systems

ACI Field Technician Level I

OSHA 10-hour

New York driver license

Education

Baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics

Baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering technology (3 yrs exp)

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

Position Overview

The Department of Design and Construction, Safety and Site Support Division seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector in the Office of Quality Assurance. Under the direction of the Deputy Director and Engineer‑In‑Charge, the selected candidate will perform duties related to Materials Testing and Fabrication Inspection services and will be responsible for ensuring that all materials and products used in DDC capital construction projects conform to DDC specifications and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of materials at manufacturing plants and audits at testing laboratories, including out‑of‑town locations.
• Witnessing of tests.
• Report preparation.
• Review of drawings and applicable standards.
• Coordination of inspection and testing services performed by consultants.
• Review of material testing requests, material test results and consultant reports.
• Audit, review and approval of vendors.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full‑time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full‑time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master’s degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in materials testing services for concrete, asphalt and soils.
• Familiarity with review of quality management systems.
• Certification as an ACI Field Technician Level I is preferred.
• Knowledge of ASTM, AWWA, ACI, AASHTO and OSHA 10‑hour certification is a plus.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of New York and ability to drive in all 5‑boroughs of NYC.

Employment Eligibility

Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Mechanical Engineer title or those reachable on the DDC open‑competitive list (exam #3109 or exam #6015) may apply. Candidates must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States and provide original documents proving citizenship or legal right to work. DDC does not sponsor or support visa applications or extensions.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

Additional Information

55a Program – This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness – As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement – New York City Residency is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.

Salary Range: $66,330.00 – $84,984.00

Note: Candidates must be permanent in the Assistant Mechanical Engineer title or meet civil service criteria. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.