Senior Quality Auditor – NDT / Structural Fabrication

Deanna Nesbit & Associates; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Deanna Nesbit & Associates seeks an experienced Senior Quality Auditor to conduct field and facility audits of fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers, and project sites. You will evaluate fabrication quality, documentation, and compliance with codes and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in NDT, structural steel, welding inspection, or industrial quality auditing, and can communicate findings directly with customers and suppliers. Extensive travel is required.

Qualifications

• NDT Level II or III certification is required or preferred.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication, welding inspection, and supplier auditing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Strong report writing and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site quality audits and inspections at fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers, and project sites.
• Evaluate fabrication processes, workmanship, documentation, and quality-system effectiveness.
• Review inspection records, MTRs, WPSs, welder qualifications, coating/galvanizing records, and related docs.
• Perform visual inspections and coordinate NDT, dimensional, coating, or other inspections as needed.
• Prepare clear audit reports with photos and defensible conclusions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Travel extensively to customer, supplier, and project locations.

Skills

NDT Level II/III

Welding inspection

Quality auditing

Reading drawings

Report writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Auditor to perform field and facility-based quality audits and inspections of fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers, customer facilities, and project sites.This position evaluates fabrication quality, workmanship, inspection practices, documentation, and compliance with applicable codes, specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.The ideal candidate brings a strong background in NDT, structural steel fabrication, welding inspection, supplier quality, or industrial quality auditing and is comfortable working independently and communicating findings directly with customers and suppliers.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct on-site quality audits and inspections at fabricators, manufacturers, suppliers, customer facilities, and project sites.Evaluate fabrication processes, workmanship, inspection practices, material traceability, documentation, and overall quality-system effectiveness.Review quality documentation including inspection records, calibration records, nonconformance reports, corrective actions, material test reports (MTRs), welding procedures (WPSs), welder qualifications, coating/galvanizing records, and production documentation.Evaluate structural steel, utility structures, poles, lattice components, weldments, assemblies, coatings, galvanizing, and related fabricated components.Perform visual inspections and support or coordinate NDT, dimensional, coating, or other specialized inspection activities as required.Interpret drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, and customer requirements to determine conformance.Identify deficiencies, nonconforming conditions, documentation gaps, and opportunities for corrective action or process improvement.Prepare clear, detailed, and defensible audit and inspection reports with supporting documentation and photographs.Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations professionally to customers, fabricators, suppliers, and internal teams.Participate in audit kickoff meetings, closeout discussions, and corrective-action conversations.Provide guidance to inspectors and field personnel when needed.Maintain strong adherence to company, customer, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.Travel extensively to customer, supplier, manufacturing, and project locations.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred.5+ years of experience in one or more of the following:- Nondestructive Testing (NDT Level II or Level III)Structural steel fabrication or manufacturingWelding inspectionFabrication qualityQuality auditingSupplier or fabricator auditingISO 9001 or AISC quality systemsUtility structure inspection or manufacturingIndustrial inspection or quality controlWorking knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as AWS, ASTM, ASME, AISC, ISO 9001, and OSHA.Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, inspection procedures, and technical documentation.Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear and defensible reports.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to professionally communicate deficiencies and noncompliance issues.Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.Ability to work independently and exercise sound technical judgment in the field.Preferred QualificationsCertified Welding Inspector (CWI)NDT Level II or Level III certifications in UT, MT, PT, VT, or related methodsISO 9001 or AISC auditing experienceSupplier or fabrication audit experienceOSHA 10 or OSHA 30Experience reviewing WPSs, PQRs, WPQRs, MTRs, inspection reports, coating documentation, galvanizing records, and production travelersPhysical RequirementsThis is an active field position. Candidates must be able to:Stand and walk for extended periods in industrial and outdoor environments.Bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders and stairs, and access inspection areas.Work safely at heights and in confined spaces when required.Lift and carry inspection tools and equipment up to 50 pounds.Work in varying environmental conditions including heat, cold, rain, noise, and active industrial environments.Wear required PPE for extended periods.Compensation$42.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications.This position requires extensive travel.Equal Opportunity Employer.You should be proficient in:Collision Repair & Structural AnalysisStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)AS9100 Quality SystemsNon-Destructive Testing (NDT)steelfabricators