Are you a passionate Engineer ? Do you have significant experience as a welding 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?Then this job is for you!

Vestas Technology & Operations>Quality>Supplier Quality & Development

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, 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 suppliers for Capex & Tools.
• Ensure supplier quality, capability, and performance in compliance with regional & global strategy. Develop new markets entry strategy & new supplier onboarding ensuring Vestas processes are followed. (Supplier approval & Qualifications)Secure agreement with regional QHSE & Capex & Tools team for completion of supplier improvement activities.
• Coordinate 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

• Engineering Degree in Welding .
• Having +3 years experience in similar role / relevant industry background.. Certification / Experience in APQP framework will be beneficial
• Certified ISO auditor/lead auditor or other standards and relevant quality-safety certifications is beneficial
• Green Belt Six Sigma qualification will be a benefit.

Competencies

• Relevant commodity acumen with certifications (IWE...)
• High project management skills with the ability to facilitate complex development projects across the organization- Competency in data analytics and comprehensive 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, diverse & 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. We value collaboration, simplicity, and accountability, together with enthusiasm and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional Information

Please upload your CV in English. This position is based in Madrid, living in Madrid is mandatory. This position requires up to 100 days of travel per year.

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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.
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