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 control. 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.