Our client is launching a new quality function to support expanding industrial construction projects, and they are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to help establish best-in-class safety and quality execution across active job sites. This is a field-focused role built for someone who understands industrial construction environments and wants to play a direct role in protecting project quality, safety compliance, and operational excellence.
This position partners closely with internal safety and quality leadership to ensure OSHA compliance, site quality standards, and real-world execution align with company expectations. The work is not facilities management - it is boots-on-the-ground industrial construction oversight supporting multi-project operations.
location: CHESAPEAKE, Virginia
job type: Permanent
salary: $130,000 - 150,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Conduct on-site quality inspections and safety oversight for industrial construction projects
- Ensure OSHA standards and internal quality requirements are consistently met
- Partner with safety leadership and project teams to drive compliance and best practices
- Perform field audits and quality checks to maintain construction execution standards
- Support multi-project coordination to ensure consistent quality outcomes
- Act as an internal safety and quality advocate across field teams
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing quality roles
- Hands-on safety compliance and field coordination experience in construction environments
- Experience supporting quality oversight across multiple projects
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field) preferred - relevant experience considered
- Industrial construction exposure required (facility-only backgrounds not a fit)
- OSHA familiarity and applied safety knowledge
- CWI certification a plus
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
