Quality Engineer

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; San Bonifacio; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Italy's Veneto region seeks a Quality Engineer for ASME Orders to ensure quality, regulatory and documentation compliance across ASME projects from contract review to delivery.

You will lead project QA with cross-functional teams, define ITPs, manage inspectors, and drive supplier quality while verifying material certificates and final documentation. Strong ASME knowledge and English required.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in QA/QE for ASME regulated pressure equipment projects.
• Strong reading of drawings, NDT, brazing standards, and ISO 9001 with good English.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Quality Management by analyzing technical and regulatory requirements during the Order Review phase.
• Partner with project, production, purchasing and logistics to ensure ASME standards are met throughout the project.
• Define and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and coordinate all inspection activities for controls and inspections.
• Manage relationships with Authorized Inspectors (AI), Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA), customers and Third-Party Inspectors.
• Drive Supplier Management to ensure vendors meet required quality benchmarks for ASME orders.
• Verify material certificates and review WPS, PQR and brazing operator qualifications.
• Coordinate witness and hold points; coordinate audits by inspection agencies and support factory quality control.
• Oversee final project documentation such as Manufacturer's Data Reports and Data Books.

Skills

ASME Code VIII

NDT knowledge

Reading drawings

ISO 9001

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Management Eng

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Quality Engineer - ASME Orders Position Purpose

The Quality Engineer - ASME Orders ensures full quality, regulatory, and documentation compliance for all orders subject to ASME requirements. This role guarantees strict adherence to customer specifications, applicable codes, and internal company procedures throughout the entire project lifecycle, moving seamlessly from the initial contract review to final delivery.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the Project Quality Management by analyzing technical and regulatory requirements during the Order Review phase. You will act as a key partner for the project, production, purchasing, and logistics teams, ensuring everyone aligns with ASME standards while actively contributing quality expertise during project progress meetings. For Controls and Inspections, you will define and maintain the Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and coordinate all internal and external inspection activities. A core part of your day-to-day will involve managing critical relationships with Authorized Inspectors (AI), Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA), customers, and Third-Party Inspectors, while closely monitoring that all testing activities are completed successfully. Additionally, you will drive Supplier Management by supporting the development of vendors involved in ASME orders to ensure they meet the required quality benchmarks.

Core Operational Activities

Your daily activities will span the entire production cycle. During the project kick-off, you will review quality requirements to issue and update comprehensive Quality Plans. You will be responsible for verifying material certificates as well as reviewing WPS, PQR, and brazing operator qualifications. On the shop floor and beyond, you will coordinate witness and hold points, manage audits conducted by inspection agencies (AI), and support general factory quality control activities. Finally, you will oversee the issuance and verification of the final project documentation—such as Manufacturer's Data Reports and Data Books—while always contributing to internal continuous improvement projects.

Requirements Category Requirements:

Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline

Experience: Proven background in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within the industrial and manufacturing sector, specifically dealing with ASME requirements for pressure equipment and managing documentation for regulated projects.

Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of the ASME Code (Section VIII Div. 1), where a Certified Individual (CI) qualification is a strong plus. You must be able to read technical drawings and customer specifications, understand brazing standards and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and have a solid command of ISO 9001 systems alongside good English proficiency.

The starting gross annual salary (RAL) for this position is €35,000.

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.