Quality Associate Jobs in Rio Rico, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
The Senior Quality Inspector is a highly experienced quality professional responsible for overseeing and executing complex inspection and verification activities across all phases of construction or fabrication. This role ensures compliance with contract documents, technical specifications, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements. The Senior Quality Inspector serves as a subject matter expert and mentor, provides technical leadership to junior quality personnel, and acts as a key liaison between field operations, engineering, and quality management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct audits, surveillance, and assessments to ensure the effectiveness of quality processes across multiple trades or disciplines.
2. Coordinate and supervise third-party testing and inspection services.
3. Interface with clients, regulatory authorities, and internal teams during inspections, audits, and walkdowns.
4. Lead and perform advanced inspections of materials, welds, structural assemblies, equipment installations, and construction activities in accordance with ITPs, specifications, and relevant standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, AISC, ASME, API, ACI).
5. Manage and maintain project quality records, including inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective action requests (CARs), and test data.
6. Mentor, train, and support Quality Inspector I and II personnel; provide performance feedback and technical support.
7. Oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project-specific inspection procedures.
8. Perform root cause analysis for significant quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions.
9. Review and interpret complex drawings, project documents, and technical standards to provide guidance on quality requirements.
10. Support the Quality Manager in the preparation of quality metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Job Requirements:
1. 7+ years of quality inspection experience in construction, heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial, or fabrication environments.
2. Deep knowledge of applicable codes and standards (AWS, AISC, ASME, API, ASTM, ACI, ICC, ISO).
3. Demonstrated experience with complex QA/QC processes, welding and bolting inspections, and structural/mechanical systems.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
5. High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical discipline preferred.
6. Proficiency with inspection equipment and NOE methods; ability to analyze complex inspection results.
7. Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001), document control, and audit procedures.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
11. Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.
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As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program