Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

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Do you want to join a great international company in wind energy? If yes, Vestas has opportunities for you to further expand these capabilities in the wind industry.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Quality > BLADES

This position represents the SQ&D department in the APAC region, coordinates SQ&D activities and ensures that the SQ&D strategies are executed with highest focus on quality, safety and environment, and without compromising agreed processes and lowest total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the Vestas Quality, Safety and Sustainability Strategy towards external suppliers
• The responsibilities range from assessment and development of suppliers to component qualification with PPAP and APQP4wind
• Manage supplier qualification and part qualification, ensure capability and performance of suppliers
• Being supported on the transactional clarification of non-conformities by NC coordinators in order to step in on escalated NC with problem-solving experience to eliminate the root cause and drive down cost of poor Quality
• Interface internally to the developers, sourcing and logistics as well as our internal customers, the factories
• Coordinate the supplier, our external contact includes customers conducting inspections or audits at our suppliers

Qualifications

• Solid 10 + years working experience with established quality management and problem-solving skills, with experience from the energy sector or automotive industry
• Background from the field of Chemical or Composite Engineering
• Knowledge in FRP, plastic, chemical products, and experience in WTG Blade manufacturing processes and Blade materials
• Innovative and have good communication and collaboration skills enabling you to collaborate internally and assist suppliers
• Have solid experience within quality assurance and supplier management
• Proficient in applying advanced quality methodology (e.g., APQP, PPAP, process analysis, statistical studies, problem-solving techniques) and have experience with APQP4Wind.
• Have internal auditor ISO 9001:2015 or assessor for VDA 6.3. Experience with ISO 14001 / 45001 or similar standards for EHS Management Systems is relevant
• Are a Six Sigma Green Belt with continuous improvement and DMAIC practice

Competencies

• Organized with a methodical work approach and attention to details
• Thriving in a busy and versatile working environment
• Solid in stakeholder management, representing the SQD agenda and accepting accountability
• Professional meeting facilitator with the ability to work on all organizational levels and good project management skills
• You are focused and able to work on your own
• You are a team-oriented person and thrive in a cross-cultural, international, and very innovative environments
• Have solid English skille

Primary work location: Tianjin,CN

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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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