Project Quality Engineer

Data4; Cornaredo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DATA4 is seeking a Project Quality Engineer to ensure data center projects meet customer and regulatory requirements. You will define processes, conduct audits, monitor contractors, and drive continuous improvement across teams, with travel between Marcoussis (France) and Cornaredo (Italy).

The role requires a Master’s degree in Engineering, 3–5 years of quality management experience, and fluent English; additional European language is a plus. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 3–5 years of technical experience.
• Solid experience in quality management.
• Previous experience in industry, oil & gas, data centers, or construction companies is mandatory.
• Fluent in English; another European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the DATA4 Project Quality Plan for data center and infrastructure projects in accordance with the Design and Construction department's key processes, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits.
• Monitor the actions of the prime contractor and subcontractors to ensure contract compliance, track risks, and make suggestions for mitigation.
• Promote quality awareness and provide training within the project team.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality project reports to management and clients on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Lead lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement processes.
• Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of H&S, Environment, Information security, and Energy policies.

Skills

ISO 9000

Auditing

Lead Auditor

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Writing Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Project Quality Engineer, you will work closely with the Technical Department and Project Managers, reporting to the QA/QC Lead. You will be responsible for ensuring that data center projects comply with customer and regulatory requirements. You will participate in defining and implementing processes from scratch and contribute to the creation of sustainable data centers.

This role can be based in Marcoussis (France) or Cornaredo (Italy)

Travel required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain the DATA4 Project Quality Plan for data center and infrastructure projects in accordance with the Design and Construction department's key processes, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits.
• Monitor the actions of the prime contractor and subcontractors to ensure contract compliance, track risks, and make suggestions for mitigation.
• Promote quality awareness and provide training within the project team.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality project reports to management and clients on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Lead lessons learned sessions and continuous improvement processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

Respect and enforce certification policies in terms of:

• H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
• Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.
• Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies
• Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 3–5 years of technical experience.
• Solid experience in quality management.
• Previous experience in industry, oil & gas, data centers, or construction companies is mandatory.
• Fluent in English; another European language is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9000 series standards; auditing experience required. Must be qualified as a lead auditor.
• Knowledge of problem-solving and risk management techniques.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge, experience, or certification is a plus.

Behavioral Skills

• Demonstrates confidentiality, integrity, and ethics.
• Proactive in proposing ideas.
• Strong leadership; effective team player.
• Attitude and interpersonal skills aligned with sustainable development principles.
• Highly disciplined, organized, and analytical.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with all stakeholders.
• Good listening skills.
• Effective teacher and communicator.
• Proactive and persuasive.
• Resilient under stress.

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