Title: QC Manager
Base: Zeeco's Lissone office, Milan area.
Introduction to Zeeco
Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. Serving a wide array of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, we deliver innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. At Zeeco, we foster a dynamic work environment driven by a strong culture and supportive leadership that promotes growth and encourages new ideas. Our commitment to technical excellence and client-focused solutions ensures that every decision we make is geared towards providing personalized service and addressing complex challenges. We also prioritize our community, the environment, and each other, creating a team environment where excellence is not just a goal, but a way of life. Join us and contribute to our mission of driving sustainable performance across the globe.
Responsibilities QA /Compliance Management
Maintain management system certifications to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 3834-2.
Develop new procedures & processes and identify deficiencies in existing processes and procedures, revising them to introduce system improvements.
Carry out internal audits to ensure compliance with the mentioned standards and policies.
Host customer and third-party audits of Zeeco's management systems to demonstrate compliance.
Train and mentor staff in requirements associated with certifications compliance.
Review and authorize Pre-Qualification documentation.
Work with other global quality managers to develop and manage the global PRIDE initiative objectives.
Prepare, host, and minute Quarterly Management Reviews and maintain action plan close-outs.
Manage all NCR and lessons learned processes.
Host regular NCR reviews and develop strategies to ensure timely close out of NCRs.
Address customer complaints.
QC
Act as a focal point and coordinator for ZEL QC activities.
Prepare, review, and approve ITP and Quality Plans.
Prepare, review, and approve other quality and manufacturing documentation.
Organize / coordinate global QC inspectors including contract inspectors for all Zeeco global locations for any inspections in Europe / ME.
Manage a team of permanent QC Engineers plus contractors and resident inspectors at contractors.
Prepare and develop inspection procedures.
Prioritize inspection activities of both in-house and contract inspectors.
Set acceptance criteria and adjudicate on inspection criteria disputes.
Raise and progress NCRs and carry out regular reviews to analyze any trends or particular areas of concern.
Welding
Act as the company RWC and prepare weld books, WPS, and justifications for use of the same.
Deputize for RWC to arrange and monitor weld procedure and welder qualifications.
Provide assessments to Manufacturing manager of the ability of welders employed.
Develop new weld procedures where existing qualifications are not in place.
Carry out training and development of welders and other personnel in welding activities.
PED
Act as the global SME for PED / PE(S)R, SANS 347, and any other global pressure equipment regulations.
Coordinate and organize all NoBo activities for all locations globally for PED PE(S) R etc.
Prepare all ESRs, HAs PMAs Categorisations, and Waiver requests for PED/ PE(S)R etc.
Act as nominated signatory for legal PED documentation e.g. D of C's.
Respond to non-European locations missing PED requirements for projects where they apply.
Carry out reviews and approvals of vendor and NoBo PED documentation for compliance.
Ensure technical files for PED etc. are correct and maintained.
MRBs
Carry out review and approval of all manufacturing records for ZEL.
Solve issues found with respect to records issues.
Nominated company signatory for Declarations of Compliance, Certificates of Conformance etc.
The Candidate: The ideal candidate will be from a QHSE background and will likely have already held a supervisory/management position including the mentoring and development of their teams.
They will need knowledge and skills in the following areas:
A relevant degree (desirable).
Experience in the application of Quality Management Systems to ISO 9001.
Experience/Training in HSE management/supervision (qualification desirable).
Knowledge of structural steel and pipework fabrication, CE Marking, Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU), and ISO3834.
Experience in a QC Engineering Role within an engineering/manufacturing site or similar.
A relevant formal qualification would be preferred.
CSWIP 3.1, PCN level II DPE, MPI, Radiographic interpretation, Industrial Radiograph (desirable).
Knowledge of Euronorm and ASME Construction, inspection, and welding codes and standards.
Ability to implement new processes.
Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, Visio.
Excellent communicator, verbal and written, able to influence and negotiate.
Excellent team player; resourceful, well-organized, highly dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented.
Confident and assertive.
Ability to use initiative and make decisions autonomously.
Must be willing to travel internationally when a need arises.
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