Milan
Quality Division – Inspection / Full-time / On-site
Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.
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 and revise procedures to introduce system improvements; identify deficiencies in existing processes
- Carry out internal audits to ensure compliance with 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
- Collaborate with global quality managers to develop and manage the 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 for timely NCR close-out
- Address customer complaints
- Act as focal point and coordinator for ZEL QC activities
- Prepare, review and approve ITP and Quality Plans; prepare other quality and manufacturing documentation
- Organise / coordinate global QC inspectors including contract inspectors for Zeeco locations in Europe / ME
- Manage a team of permanent QC Engineers plus contractors and resident inspectors at contractors
- Prepare and develop inspection procedures; prioritise inspection activities of in-house and contract inspectors
- Set acceptance criteria and adjudicate on inspection criteria disputes
- Raising and progressing NCRs and analyse trends
- Welding: act as RWC, prepare weld books, WPS and justifications; deputise for RWC to arrange and monitor weld procedures and welder qualifications
- Assess welding capability to Manufacturing manager; develop new weld procedures where qualifications are not in place; train welders and personnel in welding activities
- PED: act as global SME for PED / P(E)R, SANS 347 and other global pressure equipment regulations; coordinate NoBo activities globally
- Prepare ESRs, HAS PMAs, categorisations, and waiver requests for PED/ P(E)R; signatory for legal PED documentation
- Respond to non-European locations missing PED requirements; review and approve vendor and NoBo PED documentation for compliance; ensure technical files are correct and maintained
- MRBs: review and approve all manufacturing records for ZEL; resolve records issues; nominated signatory for Declarations of Conformity, Certificates of Conformance
The Candidate:
- The ideal candidate will be from a QHSE background with supervisory/management experience including mentoring and developing teams
- Knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- A relevant degree (desirable)
- Experience in applying Quality Management Systems to ISO 9001
- Experience/training in HSE management/supervision (qualification desirable)
- Knowledge of structural steel and pipework fabrication, CE Marking, PED (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 DME, MPI, Radiographic interpretation, Industrial Radiography (desirable)
- Knowledge of Euronom, ASME Construction, inspection, and welding codes and standards
- Ability to implement new processes
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communicator, able to influence and negotiate; strong teamwork
- Resourceful, well-organised, dependable, detail-oriented
- Confident, assertive; able to use initiative and make decisions autonomously
- Willingness to travel internationally when needed
Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.