Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Vestas Quality > Supplier Quality& Development MED
This position is part of the Supplier Quality & Development in Vestas MED region, which coordinates SQ&D activities and ensures the highest focus on quality, safety, and environment. The key task is the strategic and operational development of key suppliers in South Europe, Turkey, the Middle East & Africa region by performing site audits, supplier assessments, and leading QSE improvement projects to enforce high supplier performance, zero incidents and reduce the number of non-conformities.The SQ&D Department is part of a matrix organization covering global and regional demands collaborating with multiple internal functions i.e. procurement, engineering, manufacturing facilities, service & project management.

Responsibilities

Deploy the Vestas Quality, Safety and Environment Strategy towards external Transport suppliers Ensure supplier quality, capability, and performance in compliance with regional & global strategy Promote new markets entry strategy & new supplier onboarding ensuring Vestas processes are followed Secure agreement with regional QHSE & Construction team for completion of supplier improvement activities Support QSE activities in cases of non-quality performance and incidents with suppliers in line with Vestas requirements Drive Supplier Performance Review Meetings with cross-functional participation Ensure that relevant QSE agreements with suppliers are in place Lead and conduct supplier development projects and supplier local initiative, conduct QHSE audits and prepare-present executive reports

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification Having +3 years experience in a similar role / relevant industry background: Wind Turbines Transport Certification / Experience in the APQP framework will be beneficial Certified ISO auditor/lead auditor or other standards and relevant quality-safety certifications will be an added value Green Belt Six Sigma qualification will be an added value

Competencies

Expertise and Experience in Transportation modes coordination. (road, vessel etc...) High project management skills with the ability to deliver complex development projects across the organization Competency in data analytics and high problem-solving skills, having the ability to identify and deliver actionable solutions to complex problems Good communication skills, oral and written, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders within an international, global & cross-functional 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. It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin. We value collaboration, simplicity, accountability, enthusiasm, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all 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.

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.

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