Become a part of Vestas as the Quality Assurance Lead in Nacelles Quality Assurance, focusing on quality assurance initiatives to maintain project quality throughout the process. Be an important contributor to our team, enhancing the quality of sustainable energy initiatives!

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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 collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing in planning and execution of quality assurance activities. We represent the voice of customer for quality until handover to serial production stage. Our accountability and responsibility are all based on the principles in the APQP4Wind concept - all transferred into what we call the "Manufacturing Baseline Package" in Vestas product development.

Responsibilities

• Act as manufacturing quality lead in scoping, planning & co-ordinate execution of quality assurance activities & deliverables in the project
• Continuously evaluate the quality risk related design, process, material, and tooling and secure corrective actions are in place
• Perform root cause analysis for critical failures and drill through systemic cause to avoid recurrence of non-conformities
• Share lessons learned and best practices between factories & projects across deploying closed loop quality framework
• Shop floor/Gemba validation on the inbound, manufacturing & outbound process and verify the production basis documentation
• Support the project with quality requirements, performance indicators with targets and report periodically; Manage deviations and escalate to Steering committee to ensure project quality is always on track
• Support functional excellence with continuous improvement and global standardization initiatives in the quality function

Qualifications

You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering within Mechanical engineering, production engineering or similar subjects. Combined with your educational background, you have +10 years' experience in the field of wind turbine industry or similar heavy engineering.

Furthermore, we favor if you have experience in:

• working with structures, assembly, machining & castings
• working with hydraulics and drive train
• design for manufacturing/assembly (Dfx) and standardization
• APQP methodology (APQP4Wind Specialist)
• statistical process control and performance analysis
• application of FMEA, control plans, capability studies and MSA
• systematic problem-solving methodologies like Six sigma methodology, 8D, Shainin tools, DOE, etc.

Competencies

• You will be motivated and self-driven - particularly focused to meet project deadlines
• Dynamic and goal oriented
• Advocating as the "voice of the customer" demanding the highest quality expectations from the organization
• Good team focus: you will enjoy working with a range 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, ability to communicate in Polish is an advantage

What we offer

At Vestas, team members benefit from a supportive and varied international workplace, receiving equitable compensation for their contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! As the business expands, Vestas seeks a variety of skilled individuals to become part of our workforce. Our organization values and honors every employee, and we provide enticing benefits that include: an extensive training program, significant avenues for both professional and personal advancement, a Bonus Program, and engaging team events. 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

Primary work location will be Szczecin, Poland, but the position will also require up to 25% global travel.
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online as soon as possible, but no later than July 17, 2025.
For any additional information, please reach out to Rajesh Jeevanandam, Head of Nacelles Quality Assurance at +45 5226 1162.

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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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