Quality Manager - European Projects

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen's mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world. Our outstanding people are our most important asset, enabling us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry at prices below fossil fuels. Founded in 2020 and based in California and Massachusetts, we are backed by top venture capital firms and are building a cost-effective path between renewable energy and large industrial sectors.

The Role

We are seeking a Quality Manager to develop our plant quality programs and lead quality execution for our European electrolysis plant projects. You will be responsible for building and managing quality systems, processes, and personnel to 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 across the full lifecycle: product development, procurement, fabrication, construction, and project delivery.
• Develop and manage quality processes, procedures, and programs for successful project execution.
• Build, contract, and manage quality personnel and third-party inspection resources for procurement, fabrication, and construction.
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and establish quality hold points throughout fabrication, manufacturing, and construction.
• Provide quality leadership and oversight during project construction.
• 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.
• Partner with Supply Chain to build, maintain, and improve the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Evaluate suppliers for ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, and other relevant certifications for hydrogen and oxygen service equipment.
• Review and approve fabricator drawings, weld maps, material lists, and manufacturing documentation for compliance.
• Develop project-specific quality requirements and clauses for 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.
• Resolve punch-list items and quality issues prior to shipment.
• Review and approve packaging, preservation, and transportation documentation.
• Own End-of-Manufacturing Record Books, ensuring 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 in fabrication, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or project development.
• 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 resources.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving quality programs and management systems.
• Proven track record of successful quality execution across multiple projects in Europe, including concurrent support.
• Experience working with module fabricators and manufacturing partners across 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 FAT 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

Familiarity with or experience in:

• 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 & 2), IX
• EN 13445, EN 13480, AD 2000-Merkblatt
• PIP VEDV/VESV/VEFV standards
• Welding qualifications (WPS, PQR, WPQ), hydrogen-service welding controls, austenitic ferrite control, dissimilar metal welding
• NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
• NDE acceptance criteria (ASME V, EN ISO 17636, EN ISO 17640, EN ISO 23279, EN ISO 5817)
• API 941, ISO 11114, ISO 22734, ISO 19880
• EIGA standards and IGC Doc 121

Compensation and Benefits

Actual base salary will be determined by work location, level, qualifications, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, Electric Hydrogen offers:

• An equity grant.
• Time off programs.
• A $75/month cell phone allowance.
• A 4% employer 401(k) match.
• Access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans.
• A discretionary bonus.

Benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.