Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

   Professional | Full-Time  | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Join us as a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer and focus on top supplier performance within the Indirect category. Implement quality, safety, and process improvements while shaping a sustainable supply chain for the future of wind energy.
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Vestas Technology & Operations > Quality > Supplier Quality & Development > Supplier Quality & Development, North & Central European (NCE) region > Logistics, Indirect and Service NCE Region
Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within VTO, you'll find our department, Logistics, Indirect and Service NCE Region, as part of Supplier Quality & Development NCE.
At Supplier Quality & Development (SQ&D) NCE, the team is tasked with coordinating SQ&D activities while prioritizing quality, safety, and environmental standards. The team ensures that category strategies are developed and delivered in alignment with Vestas’s established standards and processes, without compromise.
A key responsibility of SQ&D NCE is the strategic and operational development of key suppliers within the region. This includes conducting audits and supplier assessments to evaluate compliance, performance, and areas for improvement.
Additionally, the team handles Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) improvement projects to promote higher supplier performance. By enforcing a zero-incident approach and consistently working to reduce non-conformities, SQ&D NCE contributes to a more reliable and sustainable supply chain.

Responsibilities
As a Supplier Quality & Development Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing Vestas’ Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) Strategy for external suppliers within the Indirect category. Your role will involve driving supplier quality, capability, and performance management in alignment with both regional and global strategies.
Your main responsibilities will include

• Facilitate supplier assessments, performance reviews, and capability development to ensure compliance with Vestas’ quality standards
• Implement entry strategies for new markets and onboard suppliers while ensuring adherence to Vestas’ processes and requirements
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to facilitate and complete supplier improvement initiatives
• Guide and oversee QSE activities in cases of supplier non-conformance, ensuring corrective actions align with Vestas’ standards
• Organize and conduct Supplier Business Review Meetings with cross-functional teams to assess supplier performance and ensure continuous improvement
• Facilitate supplier development projects and localized initiatives aimed at boosting operational efficiency and quality
• Conduct QHSE audits, prepare executive reports, and present key findings to senior management
   

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in supplier management, with a significant focus on quality, safety, and process improvements
• Extensive experience in managing suppliers and handling quality, process, and safety improvement projects
• Previous experience in the wind industry, mechanical or heavy manufacturing is required
• Certified Auditor/Lead Auditor (ISO standards), other relevant quality and safety certifications are beneficial
   

Competencies

• Proficiency in data analysis and a structured approach to solving complex problems
• Project management skills are beneficial
• A keen focus on maintaining high standards of quality and safety
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and related technical competencies
• Ability to manage customer interactions and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Fluency in English is required. Skilled in oral and written communication, with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings and collaborate in an international, diverse, and cross-functional environment
• Exhibits proactivity along with problem-solving capabilities and is skilled at spotting and applying effective solutions
   

What we offer
You will be part of a team of motivated and solution-oriented colleagues focused on driving climate change solutions and making a significant commercial impact on Vestas’ wind power solutions. We promote a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity, problem-solving, and innovation are key to building something new and valuable.
Our team is diverse, bringing together professionals from various backgrounds and cultures, each contributing unique skills and perspectives. At Vestas, we promote inclusivity and equal opportunities, ensuring that employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin.
We value collaboration, simplicity, and accountability, maintaining the right balance between creativity and quality in everything we do.

Additional information
The primary work location for this role is our office in Warsaw, Poland.
Up to 100 days of travel per year.
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 14th March 2025.
 

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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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