Quality Assurance (Mechanical/Industrial) - 8+ month contract

Location: New Castle, DE ** Must be available to start working immediately. Company Overview Our client is a full-service mechanical and fabrication company specializing in industrial, commercial, and institutional markets. They provide pipe, sheet metal && steel fabrication, modular construction, mechanical services, industrial field services, boiler services && repair, and HVAC/plumbing services. Their core values emphasize safety, consistent quality, a dedicated team, and an efficient approach.

Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Night Shift Supervisor / QA Lead to oversee fabrication operations while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with experience in pipe fabrication, welding, inspection, and quality contr ol. Responsibilities

• Supervise and support welders, pipefitters, fabricators, and shop personnel on the night shift.
• Assign work, monitor production, and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot fabrication and welding issues.
• Inspect piping, welds, assemblies, and components for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Review weld quality, fit-up, dimensions, materials, and fabrication processes.
• Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure required inspections, testing, and quality documentation are completed accurately.
• Coordinate with inspectors, NDT personnel, and day-shift management as needed.
• Conduct shift meetings and provide detailed shift-to-shift handoffs.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Identify opportunities to reduce rework and improve production and quality.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and quality throughout the shift. Required Qualifications && Skills - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing, production, and/or construction.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (piping, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, steel) in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools and techniques (stress/flow calculations, support design).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills - able to work with engineers, fabricators, and field teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced fabrication/field environment, adapting to changes and working under guidance.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions during the night shift.
• Ability to identify quality issues and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Supervisory/leadership experience. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on fabrication leader who understands both production and quality. They should be comfortable leading a team, inspecting work, resolving problems, maintaining production schedules, and holding employees accountable for safety and workmanship.