Freelance Quality Engineer Buffalo / Type of contract 1099 RKBUSE26
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Pro QC International North America
Buffalo, NY, US
Summary
The professional is responsible for monitoring supplier and manufacturing progress while conducting quality inspections for mechanical equipment. They will perform follow-up activities, interpret technical drawings, and prepare detailed inspection and expediting reports.
Job 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.
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
Pro QC International provides tailored quality solutions with a human touch in 100 countries. Since 1984, we have supported companies in controlling product quality, reducing sourcing risks, verifying supplier reliability, and improving factory performance.
Our services include third-party inspections, factory and supplier audits, supplier management, QMS audits, product sorting and rework, and quality engineering support. We work with clients and suppliers at different stages of the sourcing and production cycle, from supplier selection and new product development to production monitoring, shipment release, and corrective action follow-up.
With local inspectors, auditors, engineers, and project managers in key manufacturing regions, Pro QC delivers practical quality oversight adapted to each product, supplier, industry, and risk level.
Our solutions include:
Quality Inspections
Supplier Audits
Quality Management System Audits (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)
Manufacturing Process Audits
Environmental Compliance Audits (ISO 14001)
Health & Safety Audits (ISO 45001)
Social Compliance Audits (SA8000, SMETA, WRAP)
Supplier Management
Engineering Staffing Solutions
Founded
1984
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
McHenry, IL
Pro QC International provides tailored quality solutions with a human touch in 100 countries. Since 1984, we have supported companies in controlling product quality, reducing sourcing risks, verifying supplier reliability, and improving factory performance.
Our services include third-party inspections, factory and supplier audits, supplier management, QMS audits, product sorting and rework, and quality engineering support. We work with clients and suppliers at different stages of the sourcing and production cycle, from supplier selection and new product development to production monitoring, shipment release, and corrective action follow-up.
With local inspectors, auditors, engineers, and project managers in key manufacturing regions, Pro QC delivers practical quality oversight adapted to each product, supplier, industry, and risk level.
Our solutions include:
Quality Inspections
Supplier Audits
Quality Management System Audits (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3)
Manufacturing Process Audits
Environmental Compliance Audits (ISO 14001)
Health & Safety Audits (ISO 45001)
Social Compliance Audits (SA8000, SMETA, WRAP)
Supplier Management
Engineering Staffing Solutions
Founded
1984
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
McHenry, IL
