Freelance Quality Engineer Buffalo / Type of contract 1099 RKBUSE26

About the role

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. Job type: 1099 contractor; project duration may vary based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier and manufacturing progress
• Follow up on production activities
• Support quality inspections for mechanical equipment

Skills

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

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

Requirements

• Technical degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (equivalent practical experience may be considered)
• 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
• NDT certification preferred
• CWI certification preferred
• Welding or quality inspection certification beneficial
• Knowledge of heat exchangers, pressure equipment, welding processes, fabrication