QC Manager

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.

• 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 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.