Specialist - Quality

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Nacelles R&D > Control Hardware Module > Control HW Quality

Vestas Power Solutions serves as the R&D division of Vestas, focusing on innovation, development, and continuous improvement to create products and technologies that lower energy costs and maximize value for both customers and Vestas. Within this business unit, the Control Hardware Module department is tasked with designing and developing low voltage control panels and control systems for various sections of wind turbines. This department comprises several submodules, each focused on specific sections of the wind turbine. 

The Control Hardware Module: Quality is part of the Nacelle R&D organization within Vestas Power Solutions. This business unit is responsible for developing, maturing, improving, maintaining, and testing new product ideas on a global scale, employing over 2,100 people. As a member of the Quality submodule, you will oversee quality improvement projects, continuous improvement initiatives, LPF projects, and ensure closed-loop quality in design through the use of DMAIC, DFMEA, and other related tools.

Responsibilities

• Work on Closed-Loop Quality
• Support the process of Root Cause Analysis for failures
• Improve the preventive actions to avoid known failure modes in the new design
• Aspire Quality Culture in the Module by training Engineers in Six Sigma and Mentoring Quality Improvement Projects
• Improve Reduction of Cost of Poor Quality
• Support in maintaining the knowledge base and facilitating the sharing of learnings and best practices
• Consistently seek out safety Data from the Value chain and motivate solution & implementation
• Delivery of Product Development Agreement with supplier 
• Ensure the risks are properly updated in the DFMEA document from the Nonconformity report, QBD, factory & field failures
• Follow up on Critical to Quality tasks, and maintain the risk register. Lead & Lag Indicator
• Creating sub-module / component-specific cost of failure to cost of new design ratio
• Introduce the APQP4 wind process in all Powertrain projects, especially focusing on involving the value chain & improving the close loop quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master's degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Automobile /Production / Similar specialization
• It is ideal to have Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, APQP4 Wind
• 10 +Years of experience in Continuous Improvement activities in Quality function
• Product Development Experience would be beneficial.
• Excellent in Communication

Competencies

• Basic & advanced application of quality tools
• Work on DFMEA, design risk escape probability
• Coach & mentor tech leads for problem solving
• Stakeholder & Supplier quality management 
• Work on technical & systemic RCA

What We Offer

The right candidate will find an interesting and inspiring job, right working on developing technologies that continuously improve renewable energy's marketability. Naturally, joining the global leader within wind energy makes you part of an inspiring journey, and our international footprint and global supply- and manufacturing setup provide a multicultural work environment

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 28th February 2025.

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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.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised 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 185 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 30,000 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. 
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