Freelance Quality Engineer Buffalo / Type of contract 1099 RKBUSE26
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Pro QC International North America Freelance Quality Engineer Buffalo / Type of contract 1099 RKBUSE26
Description
Position Summary
Expeditor/Mechanical Inspection professional responsible for monitoring supplier and manufacturing progress, following up on production activities, and supporting quality inspections for mechanical equipment. The role requires knowledge of welding, NDT, technical drawings, fabrication, and supplier surveillance, preferably within EPC and oil and gas projects.
Expeditor/Mechanical Inspection professional responsible for monitoring supplier and manufacturing progress, following up on production activities, and supporting quality inspections for mechanical equipment. The role requires knowledge of welding, NDT, technical drawings, fabrication, and supplier surveillance, preferably within EPC and oil and gas projects.
Technical Skills
- Expediting and supplier follow-up
- Welding inspection knowledge
- NDT awareness
- Manufacturing progress reviews
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Inspection and expediting report preparation
- Fabrication and manufacturing oversight
Education
- Technical degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field
- Equivalent practical experience may be considered
Experience
- 2+ years in expediting, manufacturing inspections, quality control, or supplier surveillance
- Experience with mechanical equipment and fabrication shops
- EPC project experience preferred
- Exposure to oil and gas projects preferred
Equipment Knowledge
- Heat exchangers
- Pressure equipment
- Welding processes
- Fabrication and manufacturing activities
- Mechanical equipment used in oil and gas projects
Certificates Required
- NDT certification preferred
- CWI certification preferred
- Welding or quality inspection certification is beneficial
Soft Skills
- Strong report writing
- Professional customer-facing communication
- Ability to work independently at supplier facilities
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Ability to identify process risks and improvement opportunities
Job Type: 1099 Contractor
Project Duration: TBD
Note: This is a 1099 contract role – project duration may vary based on client needs
Shift Hours: CURRENT PROJECT: regular day shift.
Note: As a 1099 contractor, project schedules may vary depending on site availability
Location: Must be able to travel around Buffalo, NY and nearby areas