Supplier Quality Engineer Porto

Supplier Quality Engineer
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Supplier Quality Engineer role at Vestas in the MED region. This position is part of the Supplier Quality & Development team, coordinating SQ&D activities and ensuring the highest focus on quality, safety and environment when developing and executing category strategies. The key task is the strategic and operational development of key suppliers in South Europe, Turkey, Middle East & Africa by performing site audits, supplier assessments and leading QSE improvement projects to enforce high supplier performance, zero incidents and reduce the number of
- conformities.

The SQ&D Department is part of a matrix organization covering global and regional demands, collaborating with internal functions such as procurement, engineering, manufacturing facilities, service and project management.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the Vestas Quality, Safety and Environment Strategy towards external suppliers
• Responsible for supplier lifecycle management for a given commodity, on behalf and in compliance with regional & global strategy
• Execute new market entry strategy & new supplier onboarding, securing only capable suppliers to become part of Vestas' supply base
• Deploy APQP4Wind framework for part qualification, ensuring that only capable suppliers are approved
• Conduct Supplier Business Review Meetings with
  - functional participation
• Identify the systemic issues & implement the supplier development plan using the quality toolbox
• Deploy a continuous improvement mindset/framework to secure supplier maturity

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline (Casting, Metallurgy, Material or Mechanical) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role/relevant industry background: Casting or Metallurgy
• Green Belt Six Sigma qualification is beneficial
• Certified VDA 6. 3 auditor or for ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001
• Experienced or certified in APQP framework
• NDT certifications (VT, UT, PT, RT)
• Relevant commodity acumen with certifications (casting knowledge mandatory)
• Adept project management skills with the ability to manage complex development projects across the organization
• Proficient in data analytics and adept
  - 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, evolving &
  - functional environment
• Organized personality, proficient learning & critical thinking skills.
• Full proficiency in English

What we offer

We are a team of motivated and
- oriented colleagues focused on making a positive impact on climate change through wind energy solutions. We work collaboratively, value creative
- solving, and strive for simplicity and accountability. Vestas is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal or Madrid, Spain. This position requires 30% travel, primarily involving short trips, up to one week at a time.

DEIB and Fair Hiring

DEIB: Vestas recognizes the value of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and understand that expertise and talent come in many forms.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines, onshore and offshore. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience, we employ about 30, 000 people globally and are dedicated to powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Product Management

Industries

• Renewable Energy
• Semiconductor Manufacturing