Project Quality Manager

1 settimana fa

Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia Hitachi Rail A tempo pieno

About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Sesto Fiorentino Via Righi, Italy (Hybrid)

JOB OBJECTIVE:

We are looking for a Project Quality Manager who will primarily focus on ensuring the robust application of Quality Management Systems across all project phases, guaranteeing compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role will also actively participate in broader Quality Assurance activities to drive continuous improvement and ensure overall customer satisfaction within the dynamic railway sector. In a highly regulated industry like rail, quality is not merely a preference but a fundamental pillar for safety, reliability, and operational legality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • QMS Leadership & Compliance: Ensure the effective application of the Quality Management System (QMS) in all projects where involved, in line with ISO 9001 and relevant railway industry standards, guaranteeing its effectiveness and compliance across all project phases and operations. This includes disseminating Quality Assurance requirements within project teams and organizational functions.
  • Audit & Certification Management: Plan and conduct internal quality audits, manage non-conformities, and coordinate with certification bodies to maintain essential certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO Actively support external audits by authorities and customers.
  • Non-Conformity & Customer Complaint Resolution: Lead the management of anomalies, non-conformities, and customer complaints, ensuring thorough investigations, root cause analyses, and effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Exercise the Right of Alert and Veto for critical unresolved quality issues.
  • Supplier Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of purchased solutions and services through active participation in material acceptance activities (e.g., Factory Acceptance Tests - FAT, inspections). Assess and qualify new and existing suppliers, managing their performance and supporting improvement initiatives in collaboration with project and procurement teams.
  • Reporting & Feedback: Provide accurate and timely quality data for comprehensive reporting, proactive risk prevention, and informed decision-making.
  • Contribute expert quality advice to project reviews and collaborate on Declarations or Certificates of Conformity.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Management or HSE roles within a complex industrial environment is preferred, with significant exposure to the railway or technology sectors.
  • Degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Management Engineering) or an equivalent technical qualification from a recognized institution is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Proven experience in defining, managing, and maintaining comprehensive Quality Assurance activities for complex projects, demonstrating effective interaction with customers and project teams.
  • Solid knowledge and practical experience with Quality Management Systems based on international ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO
  • Auditor qualification in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards is desirable and an added value for selection, with proven experience in conducting internal and external audits.
  • Extensive experience in supplier qualification and surveillance, including active participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and inspections.
  • Proficiency in advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5Why, Pareto analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis - FTA).
  • Good knowledge of relevant Italian laws and regulations concerning Quality is desirable, with knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment regulations (e.g., D.Lgs. 81/08, D.Lgs. 152/06) considered a plus.
  • Familiarity with railway-specific quality standards and regulations (e.g., ISO/TS IRIS, EN 15085 for welding, EN 50126/8/9 for RAMS - Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) is highly desirable.

F- luent in Italian and English are mandatory (both written and spoken) .

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers

  • Stage Project Engineer

    5 giorni fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia ENGIE A tempo pieno

    Chi è ENGIE? ENGIE mette al centro delle sue attività (elettricità, gas naturale, efficientamento energetico e servizi) lo sviluppo sostenibile, per far fronte alle sfide della transizione energetica verso una low carbon economy: accesso ad un'economia sostenibile, mitigazione e adattamento al cambiamento climatico e ottimizzazione delle risorse.Chi...

  • Project Engineer

    1 settimana fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia ENGIE A tempo pieno

    Chi è ENGIEENGIE mette al centro delle sue attività (elettricità, gas naturale, efficientamento energetico e servizi) lo sviluppo sostenibile, per far fronte alle sfide della transizione energetica verso una low carbon economy: accesso ad un'economia sostenibile, mitigazione e adattamento al cambiamento climatico e ottimizzazione delle risorse.Chi...

  • Associate - QA

    2 settimane fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia Eli Lilly and Company A tempo pieno

    At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities...

  • Associate - QA

    1 settimana fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia Eli Lilly A tempo pieno

    At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities...

  • Associate - QA (12 Month - Fixed Duration Contract)

    1 settimana fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia Eli Lilly and Company A tempo pieno

    At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities...

  • tecnico controllo qualità meccanica

    2 giorni fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia MAW A tempo pieno

    MAW S.p.A. Divisione Search and Selectionricerca, per importante gruppo operante nel settore automotive1 – TECNICO CONTROLLO QUALITÀ MECCANICALa risorsa, inserita all'interno dell'area Qualità e a riporto del Quality Manager, avrà un ruolo prevalentemente operativo e si occuperà delle seguenti attività:Controllo qualità del materiale in ingresso...

  • Production Supervisor

    1 settimana fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia Eli Lilly and Company A tempo pieno

    At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities...

  • Production Shift Supervisor

    9 ore fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Toscana, Italia Eli Lilly and Company A tempo pieno

    At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities...

  • Project Quality Manager

    5 giorni fa

    sesto fiorentino, Italia Hitachi Rail A tempo pieno

    Project Quality Manager – Hitachi RailSesto Fiorentino, Italy (Hybrid)About UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we...

  • Project Quality Manager

    6 giorni fa

    sesto fiorentino, Italia Hitachi Rail A tempo pieno

    Project Quality Manager – Hitachi RailSesto Fiorentino, Italy (Hybrid)About UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we...

  • Project Quality Manager

    1 settimana fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Italia Hitachi Rail A tempo pieno

    About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get...

  • Project Quality Manager

    1 settimana fa

    Sesto Fiorentino Via Righi, Italia Hitachi A tempo pieno

    About UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck...

  • Project Manager

    5 giorni fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Italia Thales A tempo pieno

    Location: Firenze, Italy Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as...

  • Project Manager IT

    4 settimane fa

    Sesto Fiorentino, Italia Omnia Group A tempo pieno

    Overview Siamo alla ricerca di un Project Manager IT con esperienza, che avrà il compito di gestire e coordinare progetti software e cloud, assicurandone la pianificazione, l’esecuzione e il successo. Il candidato ideale ha esperienza nella gestione di progetti complessi in ambito sviluppo software, cloud e integrazione, con un focus sulla collaborazione...

  • Bogie Project Engineer Manager...

    5 giorni fa

    Sesto San Giovanni, Italia Alstom Gruppe A tempo pieno

    Company: Alstom We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future.We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses, autonomous subways, signalling and digital mobility solutions.Joining us means joining a truly global community of ***** people dedicated to solving...

  • Project Engineering Manager

    3 giorni fa

    Sesto San Giovanni, Italia Renewable Energy Grid Solutions A tempo pieno

    **Job Description Summary**: The Senior Project Engineering Manager oversees engineering activities of the project, (or on a particular work package of the project in case of Large & Complex project) considering the quality/Cost/ time delivery criteria. He plans overall design activities, manages Project design budget, defines the design quality plan,...

  • Project Manager

    5 giorni fa

    Sesto San Giovanni, Italia ABB A tempo pieno

    **Project Manager**: **At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.**: **This position...

  • Senior Project Manager, Grid Automation – South Europe

    4 giorni fa

    Sesto San Giovanni, Italia Ge Vernova A tempo pieno

    A leading global company is seeking a Grid Automation South Europe Project Manager in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy.This role involves managing financial and operational aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and acting as the primary customer contact.Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, project management...