Our client is seeking a Quality Control Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing project team delivering complex industrial and manufacturing construction projects. This field-based opportunity gives you a hands-on role in maintaining quality across mechanical installations while working alongside experienced project, engineering, construction, and commissioning professionals. The successful candidate will help ensure projects are built correctly the first time and are ready for safe, efficient turnover.
Key Responsibilities
Perform field quality control inspections for HVAC systems, industrial/process piping, plumbing systems, instrumentation, and mechanical controls, verifying work aligns with approved mechanical drawings, construction specifications, and project requirements.
Review P&IDs, piping isometrics, equipment schedules, and equipment documentation to establish inspection requirements and support Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), including hold point and witness point inspections.
Inspect piping fabrication activities, including pipe fit-up, welding inspection, pipe supports, valves, equipment connections, pressure testing, piping flushing, piping cleaning, and NDE/NDT; coordinate third-party and client witness inspections as required.
Identify and track Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and punch list items, working with subcontractors and project personnel to resolve deficiencies and maintain construction progress.
Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, system walkdowns, functional testing, startup activities, and mechanical turnover packages while maintaining complete inspection reports, test records, checklists, material documentation, and quality records.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent field experience may be considered.
3–7 years of experience in mechanical construction, QA/QC, field engineering, commissioning, or a related discipline, preferably within industrial or manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of mechanical codes and standards and established mechanical inspection practices.
Ability to interpret construction documentation and translate technical requirements into practical field inspection activities.
Experience supporting commissioning requirements and project turnover requirements on complex construction projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic construction/document management systems.
Strong technical documentation and coordination abilities with project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and client representatives.
Welding inspection credentials, EIT certification, PE-track engineering status, or other applicable industry certifications are a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Columbus, OH
Skills
Commissioningunmatched
Commissioning - Engineeringunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Drawingsunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Engineer in Training (EIT)unmatched
Functional Testingunmatched
HVACunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Nondestructive Testing (NDT)unmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pipingunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Commissioningunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Sales/Support Engineering (SE)unmatched
Startupunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Weldingunmatched
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