Quality Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Oversee quality initiatives throughout the entire product development lifecycle, including procurement, fabrication, construction, and project delivery.

• Create and manage quality processes, procedures, and programs to facilitate effective project execution.

• Recruit, contract, and supervise quality personnel and third-party inspection resources to assist with procurement, fabrication, and construction activities.

• Formulate Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and identify quality hold points during fabrication, manufacturing, and construction phases.

• Offer quality leadership and oversight during project construction activities.

• Provide quality updates and project quality reports to both internal stakeholders and customers.

• Manage the non-conformance process, including conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain to develop, maintain, and enhance the Approved Vendor List (AVL).

• Assess suppliers for ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, and other relevant certifications necessary for hydrogen and oxygen service equipment.

• Review and authorize fabricator drawings, weld maps, material lists, and manufacturing documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and customer requirements.

• Establish project-specific quality requirements and quality clauses for supplier contracts and purchase orders.

• Coordinate conformity assessments as per PED 2014/68/EU with notified bodies.

• Manage project EU Technical Files and issue EU Declarations of Conformity.

• Create and approve FAT and SAT procedures, and lead Factory Acceptance Testing at supplier locations.

• Address punch-list items and quality concerns before shipment.

• Review and approve documentation related to packaging, preservation, and transportation.

• Maintain End-of-Manufacturing Record Books and ensure adherence to PED and project standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical field; a Master's degree is preferred.

• At least 10 years of quality experience in fabrication, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or project development settings.

• A minimum of 4 years in a Quality Manager, Lead Quality Engineer, or similar leadership role.

• Proven experience in leading quality teams, inspectors, contractors, and third-party quality providers.

• Experience in developing, implementing, and enhancing quality programs and quality management systems.

• A successful history of quality execution across various projects in Europe, including support for multiple concurrent projects.

• Familiarity with module fabricators and manufacturing partners throughout Europe.

• Strong knowledge of supplier qualification, auditing, inspection, and quality assurance processes.

• A collaborative approach to fostering relationships across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, project delivery, and customer teams.

• Proficiency in English is required.

• Business-level proficiency in Spanish or German is preferred.

• Willingness and ability to travel 40–60% during fabrication, inspection, and Factory Acceptance Testing phases.

• Based in Europe, preferably close to major fabrication and manufacturing hubs.

🏝️ Benefits

• An equity grant.

• Time off programs.

• A monthly cell phone allowance of $75.

• A 401(k) employer match of 4%.

• Access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability plans.

• A discretionary bonus.