Supplier Quality and Development Professional, Transport

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

Are you ready to use your technical and leadership skills to develop and improve the supplier quality and HSE strategy within a regional team of truly motivated professionals? Take your next career step and contribute to the green agenda in the world of wind by joining our team as a Supplier Quality Development Engineer.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Quality > Supplier Quality & Development NCE

This position is part of the Supplier Quality & Development in Regional Indirect and Service, which coordinates SQ&D activities and ensures the highest focus on quality, safety, and environment. The key task is to support the strategy for supplier base management in the Transport supply base, in close collaboration with Procurement, Transport, and Supply Chain, and main stakeholders globally and in the regions to enforce high supplier performance, towards zero incidents and CoPQ avoidance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the Vestas Quality, Safety, and Environment Strategy towards external suppliers for Transportation
• Define and improve process and governance for the supplier qualification, performance management, metrics, and development of the service maintenance suppliers
• Secure proper operating model with key stakeholders in the global and regional organization to develop performance management and development initiatives with suppliers
• Ensure a high-quality culture throughout the supply base and ensure relevant QHSE agreements with suppliers are in place
• Propose improvement projects to increase the effectiveness of the supplier quality processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualification
• Having +5 years of experience in a similar role / relevant industry background: Wind industry, Supply Chain and Transport, and supplier quality management
• Proven knowledge and deep understanding of Transportation modes, (sea, road, rail..) and supply chains of oversized components
• Certified ISO auditor/lead auditor or other relevant standards and relevant quality-safety certifications will be an added value
• Green Belt Six Sigma qualification will be an added value

Competencies

• Good knowledge in continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis and able to use key tools e.g. 5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa, FMEA, etc
• Good project management skills with the ability to facilitate complex development projects across the organization
• Competency in data analytics and good problem-solving skills, having the ability to identify and deliver actionable solutions to complex problems
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse and multicultural 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 focus on bringing value, creative problem-solving, and building something new. You will meet people from various cultures with a broad range of skills. We value collaboration, simplicity, and accountability to be the leader in sustainable energy solutions.

Additional Information

By joining Vestas, you will become part of the Supplier Quality & Development NCE team, working out of our office in Warsaw, Poland or Hamburg, Germany. 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 17, 2024. For any additional information, please reach out to recruiter Vips Patel, Vippa@vestas.com

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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.