SQD Engineer, Transport

Requisition ID:  51606
Location(s): 

Leça do Balio, Grande Porto, PT

Work experience:  Professional
Type of position:  Full-Time
Job Family:  Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

 Vestas Factory

Are you ready to use your technical and leadership skills to develop and improve supplier quality within a global team of truly motivated professionals? Does it sound like a great opportunity? Do not hesitate to apply!

 

Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Vestas Quality > Indirect, Service, Construction & Transport 
This position is part of the Supplier Quality & Development in Global Indirect and Service, which coordinates SQ&D activities and ensures the highest focus on quality, safety, and environment. The key task is to support the strategy for supplier base management in the Transport supply base, in close collaboration with Procurement, Transport, and Supply Chain, and main stakeholders globally and in the regions to enforce high supplier performance, towards zero incidents and CoPQ avoidance.

 

Responsibilities
Deploy the Vestas Quality, Safety, and Environment Strategy towards external suppliers for Transportation
Define and improve process and governance for the supplier qualification, performance management, metrics, and development of the service maintenance suppliers
Secure proper operating model with key stakeholders in the global and regional organization to develop performance management and development initiatives with suppliers
Ensure a high-quality culture throughout the supply base and ensure relevant QHSE agreements with suppliers are in place
Propose improvement projects to increase the effectiveness of the supplier quality processes

 

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualification
Having +3 years of experience in a similar role / relevant industry background: Wind industry, Supply Chain and Transport, and supplier quality management
Proven knowledge and deep understanding in Transportation modes, (sea, road, rail..) and supply chains of oversized components
Certified ISO auditor/lead auditor or other relevant standards and relevant quality-safety certifications will be an added value
Green Belt Six Sigma qualification will be an added value

 

Competencies
Good knowledge in continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis and able to use key tools e.g. 5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, etc
Good project management skills with the ability to facilitate complex development projects across the organization
Competency in data analytics and good problem-solving skills, having the ability to identify and deliver actionable solutions to complex problems
Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse and multicultural environment
Motivated personality, independent learning & critical thinking skills
Full proficiency in English

 

What We Offer
You will join a team of enthusiastic and solution-oriented colleagues with the mindset to be a part of the climate change solution, by bringing exponential and commercial impact to Vestas's wind power solutions. We work hard and we are focused on bringing value, creative problem-solving, and building something new. You will meet people with a broad range of skills, from a variety of cultures.
We value collaboration, simplicity, and accountability to be the leader in sustainable energy solutions.

 

Additional Information 
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will review applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.
 


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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 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. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.