Site Quality Engineer

We are currently looking for a Sire Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Zagreb, Croatia!

The Site Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that project site activities are executed in accordance with Vertiv quality requirements, project requirements, approved project documentation, applicable standards and defined Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). The Site Quality Engineer establishes and coordinates the site Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) process on construction sites. The Site Quality Engineer works closely with Site Management, Project Management, Engineering, Commissioning, subcontractors, suppliers and internal/external QC resources to ensure that quality requirements are understood, implemented and properly documented. The Site Quality Engineer monitors site quality performance, coordinates inspections, manages quality findings and non-conformities, and ensures that corrective actions are implemented and verified before project handover.

Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria:

• Define and implement the project Site Quality Plan in alignment with contractual requirements, customer requirements, Vertiv procedures and applicable standards.
• Develop, review and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspection checklists and quality control requirements for site installation and assembly.
• Ensure that quality requirements, acceptance criteria, drawings, specifications and inspection requirements are clearly communicated to Site Management, subcontractors and QC personnel before work starts.
• Coordinate and support internal and external Site QC resources, including third-party inspection organizations, ensuring clear scope, responsibilities, inspection coverage and reporting requirements.
• Ensure required Hold Points, Witness Points and inspections are performed and properly documented before work progresses to the next stage.
• Coordinate inspections with Site Management, subcontractors, Engineering, customer representatives and QC inspectors as required.
• Identify, document and manage quality observations, defects and non-conformities (NCRs) identified during site activities.
• Escalate significant, repeated or systemic quality issues to Project Management and the relevant Quality, Engineering, Operations or Supplier Quality functions.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and 8D investigations for major site quality issues.
• Ensure appropriate traceability and quality records are maintained for installed equipment, materials, inspections, tests, repairs and corrective actions.
• Coordinate the collection, review and completion of site quality documentation, including inspection records, checklists, test reports, certificates, NCR records, punch lists and subcontractor quality documentation.
• Support preparation of the Quality Book / final quality documentation package required for project handover.
• Monitor open quality items and ensure critical quality issues are resolved before commissioning, energization or customer handover.
• Provide regular reporting on site quality status, open NCRs/findings, inspection progress, major risks and subcontractor performance to Project and Quality Management.
• Capture lessons learned from site execution and provide feedback to Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and other relevant functions to prevent recurrence on future projects.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization of site QA/QC processes, ITPs, checklists and inspection practices across projects.

Qualifications:

Required/ Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical education in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or related Engineering discipline.
• University degree in Engineering is preferred.
• 3-5 or more years of experience in Quality, Construction, Installation, Manufacturing or similar technical/project environment.
• Experience with site QA/QC activities, inspections and quality documentation.
• Understanding of technical drawings, specifications, ITPs and inspection records.
• Knowledge of quality management principles and non-conformance management.
• Good understanding of Root Cause Analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate, including MS Office and project/document management systems.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple functions, subcontractors and external inspection organizations.
• Ability to prioritize activities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Highly customer and quality focused.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate quality records.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close cooperation with Project and Site teams.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and relevant construction, mechanical and/or electrical standards.
• Experience with projects.
• Knowledge of ITP development, NCR management, RCA/8D and CAPA processes.
• Experience with digital quality and construction management systems such as Procore or equivalent.
• Internal Auditor or Quality Management System training is an advantage.

Time Travel Needed:

• Regular travel to project sites within the assigned region.
• Travel requirement dependent on project portfolio and project execution phases.

Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

What do we offer?

• Access to internal training and external development opportunities
• Coverage of public transportation costs
• UNIQA supplementary health insurance for added security
• Special occasion bonuses (Easter, Christmas, performance-based rewards, and child-related bonuses)
• Free annual health check-up to support your well-being (Croatia Osiguranje)
• Opportunity to sign up for a Multisport card for an active lifestyle
• Fresh fruit delivered 2 times per week for a healthy start to the week
• Referral bonuses as a thank-you for helping us grow our team
• Financial support for new parents with a non-taxable baby bonus
• Assistance in difficult times with a non-taxable allowance for the loss of an immediate family member
• Professional development through mentorship and training
• International teams and dynamic environment
• Contribution to projects of high technical complexity with modern technical challenges
• Full creative and professional freedom
• Flexible working hours
• Positive, casual, friendly, team-based working atmosphere
• Focus on competence development