Group Quality Control - Water Heating Plants

Position: GROUP QUALITY CONTROL - WATER HEATING PLANTS
Location: Fabriano

Questa posizione è in Ariston Group

Il processo di selezione sarà interamente gestito Ariston Group.

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- # GROUP QUALITY CONTROL - WATER HEATING PLANTS

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort, listed on Euronext Milan. In 2025 the group reported 2.7 billion-euro revenues, with almost 11,000 employees, direct presence in 41 countries in 5 continents, 32 production sites and 31 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through renewable and high-efficiency solutions, including heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling, electric components, and solar thermal systems, while continuously investing in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions.

The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Wolf and Elco, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, Atag, Domotec, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and combustion technologies business.

** About the Role*
* 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

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