Lincotek, headquartered in Rubbiano, Parma, Italy, is a global contract manufacturer for services in markets including Industrial Gas Turbines, Aerospace and Medical Device applications, as well as a leading manufacturer of industrial coating equipment and one of the most respected producers in the Additive Manufacturing field. The Group has more than 1,800 employees located in 18 production facilities across Europe, North America and Asia.

NADCAP SPECIALIST

For our Surface Solutions division, we are looking for a talented and highly skilled Nadcap Specialist.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work within the organization to manage the PRI-Nadcap Accreditation Program in a multi-site organization.
- Plan and lead internal audits (and pre-audit) across all sites; track findings through corrective and preventive action (CAPA) to closure.
- Serve as primary point of contact for the external certification body (PRI-Nadcap) during the planning and surveillance audits.
- Work closely with the Quality organization to harmonize site-level processes, documentation and quality practices, ensuring alignment with common corporate standards and procedures.
- Establish and implement standardized document control systems, forms, work instructions and record-keeping practices across all company sites.
- Partner with Site Managers and Operations teams to ensure new procedures are practical and consistently implemented and effectively embedded into daily operations.
- Lead the external audit execution as the internal reference.
- Manage non-conformities (NCRs), including their assessment, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation and follow-up through effective closure.
- Develop and deliver Best Practice and Lesson & Learn training so employees at every site understand and consistently apply standardized procedures and quality requirements.
- Promote a company-wide culture of quality,



compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring that quality standards are integrated into everyday operations rather than treated solely as audit requirements.
- Serve as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) on PRI-Nadcap requirements, providing guidance and support to relevant stakeholders across the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Not applicable.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aviation/ Aerospace Engineering or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- At least 5 years of experience in Quality/Compliance experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading or playing a key role in an organization achieving initial AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification.
- Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and core quality tools (root cause analysis, CAPA, FMEA, internal auditing).
- Demonstrated experience in standardizing and harmonizing processes across multiple sites or business units.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, train and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- ISO19011 Qualification or equivalent auditing experience/training.

SKILLS:

- Positive approach with great enthusiasm in driving the changes based on small things matter
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, with a hands-on and solution-oriented approach
- Good command of Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel and Power Point)
- Accuracy,



analytical skills, problem-solving attitude
- Teamwork, proactivity and commitment to continuous improvement
- Familiarity with special processes (e.g., coating, heat treatment, additive manufacturing)
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Fluent English, both written and spoken (C1 level required)
- Good command of French will be plus (B2 level)
- Accuracy, analytical skills, problem-solving attitude
- Teamwork, proactivity, and commitment to continuous improvement

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in both an office environment and a manufacturing environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computes, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The individual will be required to adhere to safety policies and procedures on the manufacturing floor.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, with additional hours as business needs necessitated.

TRAVEL

Frequent international travel is required to support the rapid expansion of the company and the implementation of the PRI-Nadcap Accreditation Program across its global sites. Travel is expected to account for approximately 30–50% of annual working days and may involve extended stays abroad, including assignments lasting several weeks.

Lincotek provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

📌 Nadcap Specialist (Novellara)
🏢 Lincotek Group
📍 Novellara