Quality Assurance Lead, Powertrain

Specialist 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!

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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 collaborate 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 - all transferred into what we call the "ManufacturinA Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with a minimum 6+ years' experience in the field of manufacturing and quality in wind turbine or similar power generation industry

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 1, VDA, etc) & performance management

Responsibilities

• Act as Manufacturing Quality workstream lead in scoping, planning & co-ordinate execution of quality assurance activities & deliverables in the Generator & powertrain project
• Continuously evaluate the quality risk risk-related 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, and 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 6+ years' experience in the field of manufacturing and quality in wind turbine or similar power generation industry
• Experience of 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 1, 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, Colorful team activities, etc.

We emphasized 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

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 powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.