Quality Assurance Lead, Assembly

Munkebo, Region South Denmark, DK

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Join Vestas as a Quality Assurance Lead to ensure seamless product launches in our manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing to uphold high standards, manage deviations, and drive continuous improvement. If you’re interested in learning more, keep reading on.

Vestas Manufacturing A/S > Manufacturing & Supply Chain Quality > Nacelles Quality Assurance

Nacelle Quality Assurance is part of Global Vestas manufacturing & Supply chain Quality team, responsible for safe launch of new products in manufacturing factories. The team closely collaborates 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 is all based on the principles in the APQP4Wind concept - all transferred into what we call the "Manufacturing Baseline Package" in Vestas product development process.

Responsibilities

• Act as Manufacturing Quality workstream lead in scoping, planning & co-ordinate execution of quality assurance activities & deliverables within the project
• Continuously evaluate the quality of 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
• 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
• Share lessons learned and best practices for the different projects across deploying closed-loop quality framework.
• Support functional excellence with continuous improvement and standardization initiatives in the team

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with a minimum of 6+ years' experience in the field of manufacturing & quality within wind turbine or similar heavy engineering industry
• Working with structures in welding, machining and coating process.
• 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 9001, VDA, etc) & performance management.

Competencies

• You will be motivated with a particular focus on meeting project deadlines
• Proactive and action oriented. You will actively do 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 diverse group 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

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 DK, Munkebo, Lindø Nordve.

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV as soon as possible, but no later than October 27, 2024. For any additional information, please reach out to recruiter Vips Patel, [email protected]

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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.