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Opportunity ThermalWorks LLC is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to serve as the technical quality authority and liaison across our customer field sites, European contract manufacturer sites and internal quality control function. This is a cross-functional, high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of manufacturing, field service, and quality leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with mission-critical mechanical systems — particularly hydronic cooling, chiller platforms, and data center infrastructure — combined with the discipline and communication skills to document findings clearly and present them to leadership. This role is hands-on and will require mechanical knowledge of HVAC systems as well as quality related processes such as 8D problem solving and Six Sigma methodologies. This position is preferably based in Barcelona, but can also be based in Madrid or Bilbao.  This role has a travel requirement of 20-40% depending on where based. Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: Factory Quality Support new and existing production at ThermalWorks manufacturing operations in Europe to identify quality concerns for first article inspections or before production units ship Review assembly, wiring, piping, and commissioning documentation against engineering specifications and approved submittals Coordinate findings with factory leadership and flag hold conditions requiring resolution prior to release Document inspection outcomes and provide written reports to the Director of Quality   Customer Site Quality Perform on-site QA/QC inspections at customer data center locations to verify ThermalWorks equipment installation, commissioning, and service work meets required standards Work with EU Director of Operations when customer issues arise Drive 8D problem solving for technical customer issues and coordinate investigation and corrective actions with TW Engineering and Operations personnel Create customer facing reports such as Root Cause Analysis, Plan of Corrective Actions and Technical Bulletins Generate structured inspection reports for each site visit, documenting findings, nonconformances, corrective actions required, and status of resolution   Quality Control Meetings & Reporting Participate in internal QC meetings as the field and factory intelligence source, presenting findings and trends to quality and service leadership Maintain a running log of open quality items across factory and field, tracking status through closure Collaborate with the tech support group to surface recurring field issues that may indicate systemic quality or design concerns Support the development and refinement of inspection checklists, MOPs, SOPs, and QA/QC documentation standards Director of Quality Primary reporting relationship. Drives QC meeting participation, documentation standards, and quality findings escalation. Field Operations Coordinates site scheduling, field logistics, and alignment with field service teams during on-site inspections. Tech Support Interfaces on technical issue resolution with customers, recurring fault patterns, and field support coverage. Factory Leadership Engages during factory visits for inspection coordination, build quality review, and pre-shipment hold authority. Education and Experience Required 7+ years of hands-on experience in HVAC/mechanical systems or industrial equipment manufacturing 4+ years of experience in a Quality position (engineer, supervisor, manager) Demonstrated QA/QC experience on construction, commissioning, or service projects in data center or critical infrastructure environments Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, submittals, MOPs, SOPs, and EAPs Strong written documentation skills — inspection reports, nonconformance logs