Head of Quality

Energy Dome; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Dome S.p.A. in Lombardy seeks a Head of Quality to lead the quality function across projects, suppliers and sites, ensuring that equipment, systems and project execution meet technical specifications and contractual requirements.

You will build and manage the Quality team, set standards and processes, and collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Project Execution and Commissioning to deliver safe, compliant energy storage plants across global sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.
• 8+ years in QA/QC within industrial/energy/EPC environments.
• Experience leading quality teams and supplier quality management.
• Strong knowledge of PED, ASME and IEC standards.
• Proven NCR, RCA and CAPA experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Quality team and set quality objectives across projects.
• Define and implement project and operational quality standards and inspection plans.
• Oversee supplier qualification, surveillance, audits and FAT/ITP activities.
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance for equipment and plants.
• Lead site quality during construction, installation and commissioning.
• Manage non-conformities and drive CAPA closures.
• Coordinate audits and ensure quality documentation is complete.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Expediting, and Construction teams.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier Quality

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Process Engineering

Job description

Energy Dome provides power and capacity at utility scale. Our CO₂ Battery, the core of our technology platform, is a proven long-duration energy storage solution, already operating and contracted across three continents. Right now, we’re scaling fast across engineering, project delivery, operations, and commercial teams globally. Energy Dome is an infrastructure company — our projects get built, our plants get commissioned, and the power we deliver is measured in gigawatt-hours, not press releases. If you want to work on energy systems that matter — and will run for decades — this is the place to build the next chapter of your career.

About the Role

Our organization, made up of talented engineers and professionals from all over the world, is constantly growing, and we are seeking a Head of Quality to lead the Quality function across Energy Dome’s projects, suppliers and sites. The Head of Quality will have overall responsibility for the technical and operational quality of Energy Dome’s CO₂-based energy storage plants, ensuring that equipment, systems and project execution meet the required technical specifications, contractual requirements, applicable codes and standards throughout the entire project lifecycle.

The role will oversee Supplier Quality, Project & Plant Quality and Site Quality, from supplier manufacturing and equipment inspection through construction, installation, commissioning and final plant acceptance. The Head of Quality will lead and develop the dedicated Quality team and work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Project Execution, Construction and Commissioning.

This position is focused on project, product and site quality and is separate from the Corporate Quality Assurance and HSE functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Quality team, defining priorities, responsibilities and quality objectives across projects.
• Define and implement project and operational quality standards, processes and control plans across suppliers, equipment manufacturing, construction and commissioning activities.
• Take overall responsibility for Supplier Quality, ensuring that equipment and components manufactured by suppliers comply with technical specifications, contractual requirements and applicable standards.
• Define and oversee supplier qualification, surveillance, audits and inspection activities, including Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), manufacturing inspections, hold and witness points and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Ensure the quality and technical compliance of critical equipment and systems, including heat exchangers, pressure vessels, valves, gasometers, turbomachinery, compressors, expanders, electrical machines and panels, pumps, piping and control systems.
• Ensure project and plant quality compliance, verifying that applicable technical codes, standards, regulatory requirements and contractual specifications are correctly implemented throughout project execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international technical standards and requirements, including PED, ASME and IEC, as relevant to individual projects and equipment.
• Lead Site Quality activities during construction, installation and commissioning, ensuring that works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, procedures and inspection plans.
• Oversee site inspections and quality control activities, including construction inspections, installation checks, testing, punch-list management and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
• Manage and monitor non-conformities (NCRs), defects and quality KPIs, ensuring timely resolution of quality issues.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for significant or recurring quality issues.
• Lead and coordinate supplier, project and site quality audits, ensuring appropriate management and closure of findings.
• Oversee the completeness, traceability and accuracy of quality documentation and certification packages throughout project execution and final handover.
• Support technical certification and conformity assessment activities related to equipment and plants.
• Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Expediting, Project Management, Construction and Commissioning teams to resolve quality-related technical issues and proactively identify quality risks.
• Interface with the Corporate Quality Assurance function to ensure alignment between corporate requirements and project execution, while maintaining clear accountability for operational and project quality.
• Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement mindset, ensuring that lessons learned are translated into improved technical standards, processes and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical or Process Engineering, or equivalent technical background.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within industrial, energy, process plant or EPC environments, with significant exposure to complex projects.
• Proven experience in a Quality leadership or managerial role, including the coordination and development of technical Quality teams.
• Strong experience in Supplier Quality, including supplier audits, manufacturing surveillance, inspections, ITP management, FATs and non-conformance management.
• Solid experience in construction and Site Quality within industrial or process plants.
• Strong understanding of quality requirements associated with complex industrial equipment, including pressure equipment, piping, rotating machinery and electrical systems.
• Good knowledge of relevant international codes and standards, including PED, ASME and IEC requirements.
• Proven experience in managing NCRs, Root Cause Analysis and CAPA processes.
• Experience working with international suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Fluent Italian and professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in EPC projects, power generation, energy storage, Oil & Gas, chemical or process plants.
• Experience with PED and/or ASME compliance and certification processes.
• Knowledge of welding processes, NDT, material traceability and pressure equipment certification.
• Experience with construction quality management and commissioning of complex industrial plants.
• Experience interfacing with Notified Bodies, third-party inspection agencies, certification bodies, clients and EPC contractors.
• Experience in international and fast-growing industrial organizations.

Pay range and compensation package

Permanent, full-time contract. Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority (indicative base salary: €80,000 – €90,000 gross/year).

Energy Dome is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.