QC Manager

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.