QC Manager
Milan
Quality Division – Inspection /
Full-time /
On-site
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
- Ability to maintain management system certifications to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 3834-2.
- Developing new procedures & processes and identifying deficiencies in existing processes and procedures and revising the same to introduce system improvements.
- Carrying out internal audits to ensure compliance with the mentioned standards and policies.
- Hosting customer and third-party audits of Zeeco’s management systems to demonstrate compliance.• Training and mentoring of staff in requirements associated with certifications compliance.
- Reviewing and authorising Pre-Qualification documentation.
- Working with other global quality managers to develop and manage the global 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 to ensure timely close out of NCR’s• Address customer complaints
- QC•
- Act as a focal point and coordinator for ZEL QC activities
- Prepare, review and approve ITP and Quality Plans
- Prepare, review and approve other quality and manufacturing documentation.
- Organise / coordinate global QC inspectors including contract inspectors for all Zeeco global locations for any inspections 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 both in-house and contract inspectors.
- Set acceptance criteria and adjudicate on inspection criteria disputes.
- Raising and progressing NCR’s and carrying out regular reviews to analyse any trends or particular areas of concern.
- Welding
- Act as to the company RWC and prepare weld books, WPS and justifications for use of the same.•
- Deputise for RWC to arrange and monitor weld procedure and welder qualifications.•
- Give assessments to Manufacturing manager of ability of welders employed.•
- Develop new weld procedures where existing qualifications are not in place.• Carry out training and development of welders and other personnel in welding activities.
- PED•
- Act as the global SME for PED / PE(S)R, SANS 347 and any other global pressure equipment regulations
- Coordinate and organise all NoBo activities for all locations globally for PED PE(S) R etc.
- Prepare all ESR’s, HA’s PMA’s Categorisations, and Waiver requests for PED/ PE(S)R etc.
- Act as nominated signatory for legal PED documentation e.g. D of C’s
- Respond to non-European locations missing PED requirements for projects where they apply.
- Carry out reviews and approval of vendor and NoBo PED documentation for compliance.
- Ensure technical files for PED etc. are correct and maintained.
- MRB’s
- Carry out review and approval of all manufacturing records for ZEL
- Solve issues found with respect to records issues.
- Nominated company signatory for Declarations of Compliance, Certificates of Conformance etc.
The Candidate:
- The ideal candidate will be from a QHSE background and will likely have already held a supervisory /management position including the mentoring and development of their teams.
- They will need knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- A relevant degree(desirable)
- Experience in the application of Quality Management Systems to ISO 9001.
- Experience /Training in HSE management / supervision (qualification desirable)
- Knowledge of structural steel and pipework fabrication, CE Marking, Pressure Equipment Directive (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 DPE, MPI, Radiographic interpretation, Industrial Radiograph(desirable)
- Knowledge of Euronorm and ASME Construction, inspection, and welding codes and standards
- Ability to implement new processes.
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, Visio
- Excellent communicator, verbal and written, able to influence and negotiate.
- Excellent team player• Resourceful, well organised, highly dependable, efficient and detail orientated.
- Confident and assertive
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions autonomously.
- Must be willing to travel internationally when a need arises.
