Quality Assurance Supervisor EMEA

Victaulic Company; Valencia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Modern working environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Victaulic in Valencia is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor EMEA to develop and maintain the Quality Management System across fabrication operations in the EMEA region, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and leading a team of Quality Control Inspectors.

You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to drive continuous improvement, manage supplier quality, audits, and product release, and mentor staff to uphold the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading QA inspection teams.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication, and industrial coatings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Familiarity with quality tools: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within the EMEA region (up to 30%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the QMS and quality control plans in line with ISO 9001.
• Maintain quality records including MTRs, COCs, and calibration docs.
• Manage calibration and testing program for inspection equipment.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Control Inspectors.
• Support supplier qualification and supplier quality activities.
• Assist with supplier audits and incoming material inspections.
• Manage production QA programs and product release in line with requirements.
• Perform in-process inspections, weld and coating inspections, and testing.
• Coordinate NDT activities and external testing when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and process capability.

Skills

Quality leadership

Team coaching

Problem solving

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Inspection equipment calibration tools

Job description

Job Description

We're Victaulic!

With more than 6.000 employees and 55 international facilities, Victaulic helps customers since 1919 in over 120 countries succeed in the global construction industry. From the tallest buildings to the deepest mines, customers trust our products to increase overall system durability in the most demanding construction projects and operating conditions. Learn more about how our innovative piping products and design services can engineer confidence into your build by visiting our website.

The Role

As a Quality Assurance Supervisor EMEA, you will develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality control programs across Victaulic's fabrication operations within the EMEA region. You will ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements, oversee supplier and incoming material quality, support production quality assurance activities, and lead a team of Quality Control Inspectors. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and customers, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the highest levels of product quality and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and ensure effective execution of the Quality Management System (QMS), quality control plans, procedures, and policies in accordance with ISO 9001 standards and company requirements.
• Maintain quality records and documentation including Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance (COCs), calibration records, and customer-required certifications.
• Manage and continuously improve the calibration and testing program for inspection and measurement equipment.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Control Inspectors, ensuring clear objectives, accountability, and alignment with safety, quality, and operational goals.
• Support supplier qualification and supplier quality management activities in collaboration with the Sourcing and Supplier Quality teams.
• Assist with supplier audits, supplier development initiatives, incoming material inspections, and resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Manage production quality assurance programs and approve product release activities in accordance with internal and customer requirements.
• Perform and oversee in-process inspections, dimensional verification, weld inspections, coating inspections, product testing, and audit activities.
• Support Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, maintain inspection records, and coordinate external testing requirements when needed.
• Oversee Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR), quality validations, and inspection submissions in accordance with company standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Production teams to investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain customer product certification requirements and support customer audits, inspections, and quality-related activities.
• Assist with welder training, qualification, and certification activities where applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, process capability, and operational performance.
• Initiate regular communication with key stakeholders and provide guidance on quality-related matters across the EMEA region.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within industrial products, piping systems, fabrication, or related industries.
• Experience leading or supervising quality inspection teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience working within ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing customer quality requirements, audits, inspections, and complaint resolution.
• Knowledge of welding processes, fabrication environments, industrial coatings, and quality control methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and APQP.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, ownership, and project coordination skills.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, ISO Lead Auditor, or AWS/CWI certification is considered an advantage.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an asset.
• Willingness to travel within the EMEA region as needed (up to 30%).

What working at Victaulic offers

• Attractive remuneration package
• Part of a growing international company. You work in a modern and pleasant working environment with an open atmosphere.
• Personal growth - Cultivate personal growth through a well-defined career path offering annual progression opportunities. Receive