Quality Manager - Europe

We are seeking a Quality Manager to develop our plant quality programs and lead quality execution for our European electrolysis plant projects. In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing quality systems, processes, and personnel that support successful project delivery from product development through fabrication, construction, commissioning, and customer handover. You will partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Project Delivery teams to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction across our European projects.

This role is based in Europe and reports to the VP, Product Engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities throughout the full lifecycle of product development, procurement, fabrication, construction, and project delivery
• Develop and manage quality processes, procedures, and programs to support successful project execution
• Build, contract, and manage quality personnel and third-party inspection resources to support procurement, fabrication, and construction activities
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and establish quality hold points throughout fabrication, manufacturing, and construction processes
• Provide quality leadership and oversight during project construction activities
• Deliver quality updates and project quality reporting to internal stakeholders and customers
• Own the non-conformance management process, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Partner with Supply Chain to build, maintain, and continuously improve the Approved Vendor List (AVL)
• Evaluate suppliers for ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, and other applicable certifications required for hydrogen and oxygen service equipment
• Review and approve fabricator drawings, weld maps, material lists, and manufacturing documentation for compliance with project specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Develop project-specific quality requirements and quality clauses for inclusion in supplier contracts and purchase orders
• Coordinate PED 2014/68/EU conformity assessments with notified bodies
• Own project EU Technical Files and issue EU Declarations of Conformity
• Develop and approve FAT and SAT procedures and lead Factory Acceptance Testing activities at supplier facilities
• Resolve punch-list items and quality issues prior to shipment
• Review and approve packaging, preservation, and transportation documentation
• Own End-of-Manufacturing Record Books and ensure compliance with PED and project requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of quality experience supporting fabrication, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or project development environments
• 4+ years of experience in a Quality Manager, Lead Quality Engineer, or equivalent leadership role
• Demonstrated experience leading quality teams, inspectors, contractors, and third-party quality resources
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving quality programs and quality management systems
• Proven track record of successful quality execution across multiple projects within Europe, including concurrent project support
• Experience working with module fabricators and manufacturing partners throughout Europe
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification, auditing, inspection, and quality assurance processes
• Collaborative approach to building relationships across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, project delivery, and customer teams
• Fluent English required
• Business-level Spanish or German preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel 40–60% during fabrication, inspection, and Factory Acceptance Testing phases
• Europe-based with proximity to major fabrication and manufacturing hubs preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hydrogen, industrial gas, chemical processing, renewable energy, oil and gas, or other highly regulated industrial systems
• Experience leading PED conformity assessments and CE marking activities
• Familiarity with pressure equipment, welded assemblies, and hydrogen service equipment
• Professional certifications such as CQE, Lead Auditor, Welding Inspector, or equivalent

Relevant Standards and Regulatory Knowledge

Candidates should have experience with, or familiarity with, the following standards, regulations, and industry practices:

• ISO 9001
• ISO 3834-2
• PED 2014/68/EU
• ATEX 2014/34/EU
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and EU 2023/1230
• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• ASME BPVC Sections II, V, VIII (Divisions 1 and 2), and IX
• EN 13445
• EN 13480
• AD 2000-Merkblatt
• PIP VEDV/VESV/VEFV standards
• Welding qualifications including WPS, PQR, and WPQ
• Hydrogen-service welding controls
• Austenitic ferrite control and dissimilar metal welding
• NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
• NDE acceptance criteria including ASME V, EN ISO 17636, EN ISO 17640, EN ISO 23279, and EN ISO 5817
• API 941
• ISO 11114
• ISO 22734
• ISO 19880
• EIGA standards and IGC Doc 121