Project Quality Engineer

For an international EPC/plant engineering company active in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical and energy sectors, we are looking for a:

Project Quality Engineer

Ref. 36/26

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager and Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing quality activities throughout all phases of the project.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse client technical specifications and translate them into project-specific requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and contractual requirements;
• Prepare and coordinate Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure adherence to quality standards;
• Manage suppliers on quality-related matters: review documentation (Welding Book, NDE procedures and reports, painting/coating records, shipping documentation), monitor progress against deadlines, plan and conduct audits, and issue notifications;
• Liaise with external contractors, inspectors and third parties regarding delegated activities;
• Prepare reports and documentation related to inspection scheduling, expediting logs and vendor documentation for the Quality Manager, Project Manager and, when required, senior management;
• When required, provide support in managing quality management system-related activities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has at least 4–5 years of previous experience as a Quality Engineer/Coordinator, Project Inspector or in similar roles, gained within manufacturing companies producing machinery, packages or equipment, structured mechanical workshops, EPC companies or inspection companies, preferably in the Oil & Gas, Power, Energy or related sectors.

The candidate should have a solid understanding of project management processes, the main industry standards, and strong skills in coordinating multiple suppliers.

A technical/engineering diploma or degree, or an educational background in quality-related fields, will be considered a plus; candidates with relevant professional experience will also be considered.

NDT or welding certifications/qualifications are considered a plus but are not mandatory.

A good command of written and spoken English and excellent proficiency in Excel are essential, as well as willingness to travel when required.

We are looking for a proactive, precise, dynamic and flexible professional with strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach.

We offer:

• Permanent, full-time employment under the Italian Metalworking Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico);
• An indicative gross annual salary (RAL) range of €37,000–€45,000;
• Meal vouchers;
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours.

Location: Milan, Italy.

About us:

Since 1986, we have been supporting people and organisations through an approach that combines scientific rigour with hands-on experience. Our team of professionals, with diverse backgrounds, brings together almost forty years of experience and a well-established portfolio of methods and tools in organisational consulting, recruitment and selection, coaching, outplacement, welfare and HR outsourcing.

Telema S.r.l. is authorised by the Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies to carry out recruitment and personnel selection activities under authorisation no. Prot. n.° 4415 – 12 February 2007.

Personal data will be processed exclusively for recruitment and selection purposes, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Legislative Decree 196/2003 and subsequent amendments. Personal data may be retained for future selection processes compatible with the candidate’s profile. This vacancy is open to candidates of all genders, in accordance with Legislative Decree 198/2006 (Equal Opportunities Code) and Legislative Decree 96/2026.