Quality Assurance - Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Company: FusionIRX
Role summary
Quality Assurance - Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a contract role at FusionIRX in Boise, Idaho, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-27. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Quality Assurance - Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Company
- FusionIRX
- Location
- Boise, Idaho, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- contract
- Category
- QA & Testing
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-10-27
If you have a deep background in mechanical systems and want to consult for a high-stakes semiconductor environment, this is a great chance to bring your expertise to a cutting-edge facility. You'll enjoy the independence of a 1099 contract while serving as the go-to technical authority for critical quality standards in a complex manufacturing setting.
Job description
Quality Assurance – Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) FusionIRX | Boise, Idaho | On-Site | Contract Position
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing / Advanced Technology Facilities
Department: Quality Assurance (QA)
Discipline: Mechanical
Position Level: Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Boise, Idaho – 100% On-Site
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Position Overview FusionIRX is seeking an exceptional, highly experienced Quality Assurance – Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our elite team supporting the construction of a large-scale, state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Boise, Idaho.
We are looking for a recognized leader in the mechanical construction and quality assurance field with substantial experience overseeing complex mechanical systems within semiconductor fabrication facilities, advanced manufacturing environments, or similarly sophisticated, mission-critical projects.
The QA Mechanical SME will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for providing independent quality assurance oversight of mechanical construction activities, equipment installation, system integrity, testing, and readiness for commissioning and operational turnover.
This position requires exceptional technical knowledge, sound professional judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve complex mechanical quality issues before they impact project safety, performance, schedule, or operational reliability.
At FusionIRX, we hire the best of the best. We seek accomplished professionals who have demonstrated excellence throughout their careers and possess the personal character to match their technical expertise. Our team members are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, accountability, professionalism, and respect for others.
If you are a recognized leader in mechanical construction and quality assurance who takes pride in doing things right the first time and wants to work alongside equally accomplished professionals, we invite you to join FusionIRX.
Key Responsibilities1. Mechanical Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight Provide senior-level quality assurance oversight of mechanical construction, installation, inspection, testing, and turnover activities.
Verify mechanical installations conform to approved engineering drawings, project specifications, manufacturer requirements, applicable codes, and established quality standards.
Review mechanical construction quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection procedures, and acceptance criteria.
Monitor quality performance across mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers.
Perform field surveillance and independent quality verification of mechanical installations.
Identify deficiencies, nonconformances, installation discrepancies, and potential equipment reliability concerns.
Evaluate proposed corrective actions and verify satisfactory resolution of deficiencies.
Ensure mechanical quality documentation accurately reflects completed work and verified conditions.
Support quality audits, technical evaluations, and construction readiness assessments.
2. Mechanical Systems Quality Assurance Provide technical quality oversight for mechanical infrastructure supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations, including applicable systems such as:
HVAC & Environmental Control Systems
Air Handling Units (AHUs).
Make-Up Air Units (MAUs).
Exhaust systems and associated ductwork.
Cleanroom airflow and environmental control systems.
Temperature and humidity control infrastructure.
Chilled water and condenser water distribution.
Heating water and heat transfer systems.
Air filtration systems, including HEPA/ULPA installations where applicable.
Mechanical ventilation and pressure control systems.
Central Utility & Mechanical Plant Systems
Chillers and cooling towers.
Pumps and pumping systems.
Heat exchangers.
Mechanical equipment skids.
Boilers and heating equipment.
Compressed air and associated utility systems.
Mechanical equipment supports and vibration isolation.
Utility piping, valves, strainers, and specialty mechanical components.
Mechanical & Process Support Infrastructure
Process cooling water systems.
Industrial water and wastewater mechanical systems.
Process exhaust and abatement support systems.
Mechanical piping systems and associated equipment.
Equipment connections and mechanical interfaces.
Applicable high-purity mechanical systems and process utility installations.
The SME will evaluate installation quality, material compliance, workmanship, equipment condition, system configuration, and adherence to approved engineering requirements.
3. Mechanical Installation Inspection & Verification Verify mechanical equipment installation against approved drawings, submittals, and manufacturer requirements.
Review equipment placement, alignment, anchorage, supports, and accessibility.
Inspect piping installation quality, routing, supports, labeling, and material identification.
Verify applicable welding, brazing, joining, and mechanical connection requirements.
Review piping pressure test records, leak test documentation, flushing records, and cleaning procedures.
Evaluate ductwork installation, sealing, insulation, supports, and mechanical integrity.
Verify equipment installation tolerances, alignment, and vibration isolation requirements.
Review installation and testing requirements for mechanical valves, pumps, motors, and associated equipment.
Coordinate with construction teams to address installation deficiencies before systems progress to subsequent work phases.
4. Quality Control Programs & Contractor Oversight Review contractor quality control plans and verify alignment with project-specific quality requirements.
Evaluate the adequacy of contractor inspection and testing processes.
Review inspection reports, test packages, and quality documentation submi
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