We are looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager to join our Group Quality Team and play a key role in ensuring consistent product quality across our global water heating manufacturing footprint.

You will lead and coordinate quality control activities across our water heating production plants. This position will require frequent on-site presence to set up, stabilize, and audit quality processes.This is a highly hands-on role, with significant time spent on the shop floor working closely with local quality teams, production, and engineering functions. You will be a key driver of quality culture, operational discipline, and continuous improvement across plants.Quality Control Managers in the assigned plants will have a dotted-line reporting relationship to this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate and oversee Quality Control activities across multiple water heating production plants in their footprint phase
Contribute to the definition of Quality Control Plans (QCP) and ensure effective deployment at plant level
Define and implement control plans and corrective actions, especially in proximity to product and plant launch milestones
Develop, implement and monitor QC procedures, inspection plans, and testing protocols specific to water heating products
Manage non-conformities, lead root cause analysis, and address supplier quality issues
Supervise product audits, process inspections, and end-of-line testing
Analyze quality KPIs and define action plans to reduce defects, scrap, and field complaints
Train and coach local plant teams on quality standards, inspection methods, and manufacturing best practices
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across plants
Prepare and present quality performance reports to senior management
Collaborate closely with Production,



Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D;, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve process robustness
REQUIREMENTS Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field
3-5 years of relevant experience in Quality Control, Industrialization or a comparable role
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and industrial quality and safety requirements.
Knowledge of welding techniques used for pressure-containing components, including pressure tanks, is an asset.
Experience working in multiple production plants and international manufacturing environment is a strong advantage
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic and hands-on mindset
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across functions and cultures
Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
Willingness and ability to frequent business travel (50-60%)
Availability to work from Milan, Agrate, or Fabriano, where our offices are located
Why Join Us? Play a key role in shaping quality standards in newly established manufacturing plants
Work on real-world industrial products in a global, dynamic environment
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, production, and quality
Grow your expertise by contributing to scalable, connected, and high-impact factory solutions
Join a professional culture that values initiative, technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration
As a reference, for such position we offer a salary ranging between € 52.000 and € 77.000. You will also be part of the Ariston Group short-term incentive program. This position is covered by the CCNL Metalmeccanici Industria.

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📌 GROUP QUALITY CONTROL - WATER HEATING PLANTS (Milano)
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📍 Milano