SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE COORDINATOR – TUCSON M3 Engineering SQS, Supplier Quality, QA/QC, Engineering Support

M3 Engineering & Technology Corp.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

M3 Engineering & Technology is seeking a SGS Coordinator for its fabrication QA/QC program. The role splits time between office document review and on‑site/vendor fabrication facility inspections, with travel required to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.

The candidate will review QA/QC documentation, manage tracking logs, and coordinate third‑party inspections while supporting cross‑functional teams to improve fabrication QA processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial QA/QC environment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with QA/QC documentation (ITPs, MTRs, NDE reports).
• Experience coordinating or scheduling inspections, including with third‑party inspection agencies.
• Strong organizational skills managing multiple vendors, schedules and documents.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook); comfortable building/maintaining tracking logs and reports.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including to industrial/fabrication facilities (some international travel may be required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor‑submitted QA/QC documentation (ITPs, MTRs, NDE reports, weld maps, dimensional reports, calibration certificates).
• Maintain and update QA/QC tracking logs, inspection schedules, and vendor document registers.
• Build and distribute status reports on fabrication progress, inspections outcomes, non‑conformances, and open action items for project and procurement teams.
• Identify gaps, discrepancies, or missing documentation and follow up with vendors to close them out.
• Review drawings and manuals for tagging and completeness according to company standards.
• Issue release to ship on all equipment and materials once QA conditions are met.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections at vendor facilities; manage third‑party inspection agencies.
• Travel to vendor facilities to perform or witness inspections; document findings.
• Attend project/vendor calls to represent QA/QC status and communicate with engineering, procurement, and project management.
• Support formalization and improvement of fabrication QA processes; cross‑training in expediting, logistics, and document control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The SGS Coordinator supports the company’s fabrication quality assurance program for purchased equipment and materials used on mining capital projects. This role bridges the gap between vendor‑performed quality control and the company’s obligation to verify that purchased equipment meets contractual and industry quality standards. The SQS Coordinator will split time between office‑based document review, reporting, and coordination (60–85%) and on‑site inspection activities at vendor fabrication facilities (15–40%).

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with solid fabrication shop experience who is comfortable both walking a shop floor and managing documentation, schedules, and reporting from a desk. The candidate will spend more time in an office environment.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation & Administration

• Review vendor‑submitted QA/QC documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Material Test Reports (MTRs), NDE reports, weld maps, dimensional reports, and calibration certificates for completeness and conformance to specification.
• Maintain and update QA/QC tracking logs, inspection schedules, and vendor document registers.
• Build and distribute status reports on fabrication progress, inspection outcomes, non‑conformances, and open action items for project and procurement teams.
• Identify and flag gaps, discrepancies, or missing documentation, and follow up with vendors to close them out.
• Review all drawings for proper tagging. Review all manuals submitted for completeness according to company standards.
• Issue release to ship on all equipment and materials once QA conditions have been met.

Inspection Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate inspections at vendor facilities, including hold points and witness points, in alignment with project fabrication schedules.
• Source, engage, and manage third‑party inspection (TPI) agencies; review their qualifications, scope of work, and inspection reports for quality and completeness.
• Serve as a point of contact between the company, vendors, and third‑party inspectors to resolve scheduling conflicts and logistical issues.

On‑Site or Virtual Inspection

• Travel to vendor fabrication facilities to perform or witness inspections, including visual weld inspections, dimensional checks, and verification of fabrication against approved drawings and specifications. Some vendors allow for virtual inspections.
• Verify hold points and witness points are honored before fabrication proceeds to the next stage.
• Document findings, photograph non‑conformances, and issue field inspection reports.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Attend project and vendor calls to represent QA/QC status and raise concerns proactively.
• Communicate with engineering, procurement, and project management on quality issues that may affect schedule or cost.
• Support the broader effort to formalize and improve the company’s fabrication QA processes over time.
• Will be trained in other areas within expediting, logistics and document control to support as needed when there is not enough work in SQS.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial QA/QC environment.
• Demonstrated familiarity of QA/QC documentation (ITPs, MTRs, NDE reports, etc.).
• Experience coordinating or scheduling inspections, ideally including work with third‑party inspection agencies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors, schedules, and documents simultaneously.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook); comfortable building and maintaining tracking logs and reports.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including to industrial/fabrication facilities (some international travel may be required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Exposure to welding codes/standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME) and NDE methods.
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, or heavy industrial capital projects.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, industrial technology, or similar) — not required, but a plus.
• CWI, API, or other relevant QA/QC certifications.

Work Environment

• More time will be spent in an office setting: reviewing documentation, building reports, scheduling, and attending calls.
• Rest of time will be spent travelling to vendor fabrication facilities, which may include exposure to shop floor environments (noise, heat, PPE requirements).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk fabrication shop floors, climb stairs/ladders, and wear required PPE (safety glasses, hard hat, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection) during site visits.
• Ability to sit at a desk/computer for extended periods during office‑based work.