Renato Zanetti

Quality Audit & Standardization Director

Dalmine, Lombardy, Italy

About

Consolidated expertise in Quality Audit management, developed over many years in the Steel and Oil&Gas industry. Specialized in designing, leading, and executing complex corporate and supplier quality audit programs at global scale, with proven ability to coordinate international teams and drive continuous improvement. Deep knowledge of technical standards (e.g., API, ASTM, ISO, CEN) and recognized leadership in international standardization committees. Extensive experience in regulatory compliance, change management, and training related to quality systems and technical standards.

Experience

  • Senior Quality & Audit Professional Certified ISO 9001 Auditor at Self-Employed
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • Tenaris (Dalmine)
    • QHSE Audit Director
      May 2015 - May 2026 · 11 yrs 1 mo

      - Design and management of the corporate Quality Audit program, overseeing more than 400 audits per year (internal and supplier) across Tenaris Group. - Leading a team of middle managers and local auditors in multiple countries, ensuring consistent application of quality standards and best practices. - Development of audit procedures/guidelines and training for auditors, focusing on ISO 9001, API Q1 and sector-specific product specs. - Coordination of standardization activities for Product Specification and Management Systems standards affecting company business, with a primary focus on quality specifications/standards; also supported HSE standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001). - Chair and contribution to international technical committees (UNI/UNSIDER (Italy), CEN (Europe), ISO, API), with a strong emphasis on quality system requirements and product standards

    • Quality Standardization Manager
      Nov 2005 - Jun 2015 · 9 yrs 8 mos

      - Led corporate standardization for Quality Management Systems and product technical standards (API, ISO, ASTM, EN) - lead on behalf of Tenaris some API WGs for API 5CT development with 2 fixed business trips per year to USA from 2005 until 2015) - Identified, analyzed, and implemented changes in revised quality standards across all Tenaris facilities. - Delivered training and change management for quality standards, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.