Quality Engineer

Alfa Laval; Veneto; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Quality Engineer - ASME Orders in Italy to ensure full quality, regulatory, and documentation compliance for ASME orders. You will lead Project Quality Management, coordinate with project teams, define ITPs, and manage supplier quality while maintaining critical relationships with inspectors and customers.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/technical discipline, experience in QA for regulated projects, and strong English proficiency, with starting gross salary

Qualifications

• Proven background in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within industrial/manufacturing sectors
• Experience with ASME requirements for pressure equipment and project documentation
• Strong reading of technical drawings and customer specifications, with NDT understanding and ISO 9001 familiarity

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Quality Management by analyzing requirements during Order Review and coordinating with project teams
• Define and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and coordinate internal/external inspections
• Support supplier development to meet quality benchmarks and monitor testing activities
• Coordinate witness/hold points and audits by inspection agencies
• Oversee final project documentation such as Manufacturer's Data Reports and Data Books

Skills

ASME Code knowledge

Reading drawings

ISO 9001

NDT knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

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.