Quality Control Mechanical Engineer

Quality Control Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking multiple Quality Control Mechanical Engineers to join our team in Columbus. You will work closely with a Mechanical Contractor to conduct quality control on construction and fabrication drawings within the fab shop. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in healthcare, education, data centers, and large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings to ensure mechanical systems, including plumbing and HVAC, are fabricated, built, and assembled correctly.
• Inspect mechanical and plumbing systems in fabrication shops before they are shipped to client job sites.
• Conduct audits to ensure quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with the fabrication team to provide guidance on correctly building HVAC and mechanical systems.

Essential Skills

• Experience with quality control in mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in HVAC inspection and engineering.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and fabrication drawings for HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical inspection and sheet metal work.
• Knowledge of plumbing design and tape measure use.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 4-year or 2-year Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Interest in working for a mechanical contractor.
• Understanding of fabrication processes.

Work Environment

This position is on-site, working from Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm, within the fabrication shop. The role involves hands-on inspection and collaboration with the fabrication team to ensure quality standards are met.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.