Kanadevia Inova – Zurich – Project Quality Manager

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless – waste – into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

• Act as the Project Quality Assurance (QA) lead, serving as the “voice of Quality” to the Project Director/Manager.
• Manage Quality by analysing customer contracts for QA/QC (Quality Assurance / Quality Control) requirements and identifying proactively potential issues during execution.
• Ensure regulatory and quality compliance by developing project-specific quality strategies and identifying proactively risks for potential NCRs (non-conformities).
• Monitor implementation of quality control measures and quality documentation deliverables for each work package to achieve project quality objectives.
• Integrate and train project team members on QC tools, Quality Systems and processes.
• Prepare the Project Quality Plan, project-specific Inspection and Test Programmes, Corrosion Protection.
• Coordinate customer workshop inspections and third-party inspections during production to maintain quality standards.
• Serve as the main interface for the customer on quality issues, tracking conformity, addressing technical quality queries and checking their progress.
• Consolidate and verify equipment and Plant Conformity Quality documentation (CE/UKCA).
• Drive continuous improvement (Lessons Learnt) by analysing conformity issues impacting CoPQ (cost of poor quality) using methodologies like 8D/RCA, CAPA (corrective & preventive actions), Lean, and Six Sigma.

• Minimum 5 years in Project/Site Quality Management.
• Experience with welded constructions (Boiler, Piping, Steel Structure, Static & Rotating equipment, etc.) in Energy from Waste, Renewable Gas, Power Plants, and Oil & Gas.
• Industrial experience in Quality Assurance/ Quality Control during plant engineering, manufacturing, construction, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of harmonized standards (e.g., EN 12952, EN 13480, EN 1090).
• International Welding engineer/specialist or inspector certification (preferred).
• Knowledge of NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT), Level II certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with project management and quality tools (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, 8D).
• Knowledge  of relevant UK/EU directives (e.g., PED 2014/68/EU, MRL 2006/42/EC, ) and ASME BPVC code.
• Proficient in English, German and or Italian language knowledge is an adventage.
• Willingness to travel, up to max 20%.

We offer
• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure