Valve Testing and Compliance Manager

Job Title: Valve Testing & Compliance Manager

Summary:

The Valve Testing & Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end testing, validation, and regulatory compliance processes for industrial valve products. This role ensures that all valves meet performance specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards such as API, ASME, ISO, and PED. The manager leads a team of testing engineers and compliance specialists, working closely with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure product integrity and global market readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Testing Operations Management

• Plan, coordinate, and manage functional, performance, endurance, hydrostatic, and leak tests for a variety of valve types (e.g., ball, gate, globe, check, butterfly, control valves).

• Oversee laboratory setup, calibration, instrumentation, and test automation to ensure accuracy and repeatability.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing processes.

Compliance & Certification

• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes and standards (e.g., API 598/6D, ASME B16.34, ISO 5208, EN 12266, CE/PED, ATEX).

• Interface with third-party inspection agencies and certification bodies for product approvals and audits.

• Maintain documentation and traceability for all tests and certifications required for customer delivery or regulatory filing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with engineering and product development teams to define test plans and qualification strategies for new designs.

• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing to resolve test failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Support marketing and sales with technical validation data and compliance assurance for tenders and key accounts.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor test engineers, compliance coordinators, and lab technicians.

• Ensure adherence to safety practices, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices in the test environment.

• Train team members on emerging standards, tools, and testing techniques.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Implement lean and Six Sigma principles in testing and compliance processes to reduce cycle times and improve reliability.

• Stay current with evolving global valve standards, customer specifications, and industry innovations.

• Drive initiatives to digitize and automate compliance documentation and test reporting.

Key Focus Areas:

• Valve test planning, execution, and reporting

• Standards compliance (API, ASME, ISO, PED, CE)

• Certification audits and technical documentation

• Test lab management and instrumentation control

• Root cause analysis and validation of corrective actionsQualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (required)

• Master’s degree or specialized training in fluid mechanics or compliance (preferred)

Certifications:

• API/ASME/ISO standard training (desirable)

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (preferred)

• ISO 17025 knowledge for lab compliance (a plus)

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in valve testing, compliance, or quality assurance within the industrial equipment or flow control sector

• Strong familiarity with global valve standards and test methods

• Experience working in or leading ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 certified environments

Technical Competencies:

• Deep understanding of valve functions, flow dynamics, materials, and failure modes

• Hands-on experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated test benches

• Proficiency in technical documentation, audit readiness, and data-driven decision-making