Application Guide

How to Apply for Quality Manager - Europe

at Electric Hydrogen

🏢 About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is at the forefront of affordable decarbonization, developing electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen for heavy industry. With a mission-driven team tackling climate change urgently, you'll join a fast-growing company that values innovation, impact, and collaboration across Europe.

About This Role

As Quality Manager for Europe, you'll lead quality assurance across the full lifecycle of electrolysis plant projects—from product development to construction and delivery. Your work ensures safety, compliance, and reliability, directly enabling the scale-up of clean hydrogen infrastructure in Europe.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day reviewing non-conformance reports from a Spanish fabrication site, then hop on a call with a German supplier to qualify their welding processes. Afternoon could involve a virtual audit of a third-party inspection agency, followed by updating quality procedures for a new electrolysis stack design.

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🎯 Who Electric Hydrogen Is Looking For

  • An experienced quality leader with 10+ years in fabrication/manufacturing, specifically in heavy industrial equipment or pressure vessels, and 4+ years in a managerial role.
  • Deeply familiar with ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2 (welding), and PED 2014/68/EU, and experienced in supplier qualification and auditing.
  • Comfortable with 40-60% travel to fabrication hubs in Spain, Germany, or Eastern Europe, and fluent in English; Spanish or German is a strong plus.
  • A hands-on builder who can develop quality processes from scratch and manage both internal teams and third-party inspectors.

📝 Tips for Applying to Electric Hydrogen

1

Highlight specific experience with PED 2014/68/EU and ISO 3834-2, as these are critical for electrolysis plant equipment—mention any projects involving pressure equipment or welding.

2

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Reduced non-conformance costs by 20% through supplier qualification program' or 'Led quality for a €50M industrial project.'

3

Show your leadership in building quality teams: mention hiring, training, or managing third-party inspection resources.

4

Emphasize your willingness to travel and proximity to European fabrication hubs—state your location and travel flexibility clearly.

5

Tailor your resume to include keywords like 'electrolysis,' 'hydrogen,' 'pressure vessels,' 'welding,' and 'supplier quality.'

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for climate tech and Electric Hydrogen's mission to decarbonize heavy industry.", "Your specific experience with European quality standards (PED, ISO 3834-2) and how you've applied them in fabrication or manufacturing.", 'Your ability to build and lead quality systems from scratch, including team management and supplier development.', 'Your readiness for extensive travel and remote work across Europe, with language skills if applicable.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand Electric Hydrogen's technology: their proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis stack and how it integrates into industrial hydrogen production.
  • → Review the EU's hydrogen strategy and funding programs (e.g., IPCEI, Green Deal) to grasp the regulatory and market context.
  • → Learn about common quality challenges in electrolysis manufacturing: membrane integrity, cell stack assembly, and high-pressure vessel safety.
  • → Explore the company's recent projects or partnerships in Europe (e.g., with industrial gas or steel companies) to show informed interest.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would set up a quality management system for a new electrolysis plant project from scratch.
2 Describe a time you managed a major non-conformance or quality failure—how did you resolve it and prevent recurrence?
3 How do you ensure compliance with PED 2014/68/EU and ISO 3834-2 when working with suppliers across different European countries?
4 Tell us about your experience leading a quality team remotely and coordinating with third-party inspectors.
5 How do you prioritize quality activities when balancing project timelines and cost pressures in a fast-paced startup environment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic quality manager resume without emphasizing fabrication, welding, or pressure equipment experience—this role is highly technical.
  • Downplaying travel requirements or indicating reluctance to visit fabrication sites—this is a core part of the job.
  • Ignoring the European standards (PED, ISO 3834-2) in your application—failing to mention them signals a lack of fit.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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