Quality Assurance Lead, Powertrain

Full-Time | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Do you have experience working with manufacturing and quality in the wind turbine or power generation industry? Join Vestas’ Nacelles Quality Assurance department as an MBP Quality Lead to ensure the safe launch of new products, collaborating closely with R&D and Manufacturing to uphold the highest quality standards. If you have the right skills for this role, we want to hear from you!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing & Supply Chain Quality > Nacelles Quality Assurance

Nacelle Quality Assurance is part of the Global Vestas manufacturing & supply chain quality team and is responsible for the safe launch of new products in manufacturing factories. The team closely collaborates with R&D and manufacturing in the planning and execution of quality assurance activities. We represent the voice of the customer for quality until handover to the serial production stage. Our accountability and responsibility are all based on the principles in the APQP4Wind concept.

Responsibilities

• Act as Manufacturing Quality workstream lead in scoping, planning & coordinating execution of quality assurance activities & deliverables in the Generator & powertrain project.
• Continuously evaluate the quality risk related to design, process, material, and tooling and ensure corrective actions are in place.
• Perform root cause analysis for critical failures and drill through systemic causes to avoid recurrence of non-conformities.
• Share lessons learned and best practices between factories & projects across deploying closed loop quality framework.
• Shop floor/Gemba validation on the inbound, manufacturing & outbound process and verify the production basis documentation.
• Support the project with quality requirements, performance indicators with targets, and report periodically; manage deviations and escalate to the Steering committee to ensure project quality is always on track.
• Support functional quality with continuous improvement and global standardization initiatives in the quality function.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering with a minimum of 6+ years' experience in the field of manufacturing and quality in wind turbine or similar power generation industry.
• Experience working with the manufacturing of electrical machines in power conversion systems like generators, design for manufacturing/assembly (Dfx), and working in new product development.
• Application of APQP principles and quality tools like FMEA, control plans, capability studies, and MSA.
• Systematic problem-solving methodologies like Six Sigma methodology, 8D, Shainin tools, DOE, etc.
• Experience in system and process audit (like ISO 9001, VDA, etc) & performance management.

Competencies

• You will be motivated and self-driven - particularly focused to meet project deadlines.
• Proactive and action-oriented. You will actively seek what you need to complete your tasks - advocating as the "voice of the customer" demanding the highest quality expectations from the organization.
• Good team focus; you will enjoy working with a range of people across various international locations, backgrounds, and cultures.
• You will thrive in an ever-changing work environment where no day is the same.
• Good communication skills in English with a range of stakeholders; added advantage if you could also communicate in German or Polish.

What We Offer

At Vestas, employees enjoy a welcoming and diverse international work environment, receive fair remuneration for their efforts, and have access to opportunities for continuous professional growth. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! To meet business growing needs, Vestas needs a lot of expertise to join us. We care and respect all employees and will offer attractive benefits which include a broad program of on-the-job training, a great platform for professional and personal development, a Bonus Program, and colorful team activities. We emphasize developing both personal and professional skills. In exchange, we anticipate your commitment to putting forth additional effort to attain our collective goals.

Additional Information

The work location for this position will be DE, Travemünde, Henry-Koch-Str.

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV as soon as possible, but no later than December 13, 2024. For any additional information, please reach out to recruiter Vips Patel at Vippa@vestas.com.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry." Your unique perspective is what will help us power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialized in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.