Job Description

Title: QC Engineer

Comp: $90,000 – $120,000

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a QC Engineer direct hire in Indianapolis, IN.

Responsibilities:

• Review engineering drawings and documentation after customer approval to ensure quality and code compliance
• Verify designs meet ASME standards (strong emphasis on Section VIII) prior to fabrication release
• Work closely with engineering, sales, fabrication, and purchasing teams throughout project lifecycle
• Oversee quality inspection activities including weld inspections, NDE, x-ray testing, and pressure testing
• Support inspection and test plans (ITPs) and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for bid packages and production release
• Release approved drawings to shop floor supervisors and procurement teams
• Coordinate material sourcing requirements (domestic/international restrictions per customer specs)
• Interact directly with customers and suppliers on technical and quality-related matters
• Support both in-house machining and outsourced fabrication quality verification
• Spend time both in office and on the shop floor (approx. 60/40 split)
• Manage multiple active projects (typically 5–10 concurrent, job-shop environment)

Required Skills:

• Associate’s degree required (Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred)
• 4+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering or QC roles
• Experience with ASME codes, strongly preferred Section VIII (pressure vessels)
• Background in heat exchangers or pressure vessel manufacturing
• Strong understanding of quality inspection processes (NDE, weld testing, pressure testing)
• Experience working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and industrial alloys
• Ability to interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings (AutoCAD or SolidWorks required)
• Experience creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Strong communication skills with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Experience in fabrication or job-shop manufacturing environments
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-project environments

Preferred Skills:

• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification or strong welding quality background
• Experience with static equipment, heat exchangers, or pressure vessel fabrication
• Ability to perform ASME-related engineering or quality calculations
• Project engineering exposure (bid-to-build lifecycle involvement)
• Experience working in small engineering teams or cross-functional environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset (“solution-oriented” approach)
• Exposure to petrochemical, oil & gas, or chemical processing industries
• Experience working with international and domestic supply chains
• Drafting experience (may start in drafting before transitioning fully into QC role)