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Quality Manager - Europe

Remote, Europe·Added 1 month ago

Electric Hydrogen

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Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Only from certain places, per the ad: “This role is based in Europe”

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Electric Hydrogen doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen's total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:

  • 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

Electric Hydrogen's benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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
  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

Education & certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred

Languages

  • Business-level Spanish or German preferred

The role

Electric Hydrogen's mission is to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people deliver creative decarbonization energy solutions to our customers.

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.

What you'll do

  • 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

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

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a US-based clean energy technology company that designs and manufactures electrolyzers for producing green hydrogen at scale. The company's core product is a modular, high-efficiency electrolysis system that converts renewable electricity into hydrogen, targeting industrial decarbonization for sectors like ammonia, refining, and steel. Founded in 2021, the company has rapidly scaled from a startup to a recognized player in the hydrogen economy, backed by prominent investors and strategic partners.

Electric Hydrogen has established a European presence with a growing team, and the current openings in Spain reflect its expansion into the region. The company's work culture is that of a fast-paced, mission-driven startup, attracting international engineers and operators who want to work on frontier clean-energy technology. For international professionals, the roles in Spain offer the opportunity to join a high-growth company at an early stage of its European operations, with significant responsibility and the chance to shape processes from the ground up.

Founded
2021
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
San Carlos, USA
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • The company is a US startup, so roles in Spain are part of building its European operations from an early stage — offering significant ownership and impact.
  • The Spain-based roles (Quality Manager, Staff Project Manager) are operational and require direct collaboration with the US headquarters, giving international hires exposure to a global, cross-cultural work environment.
  • The company's mission is to decarbonize heavy industry, a sector with strong relevance to Spain's industrial base, making the work locally meaningful.
  • As a young scale-up, the company offers equity and a fast-paced environment, but also the uncertainty of a startup compared to established multinationals.
  • The company's official language is English, and its hiring practices are international, making it accessible for professionals who do not speak Spanish.

In their own words

About the company & team

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

Additional information

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!

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