Supplier Quality and Development Specialist – Electricals

Job title:

Supplier Quality and Development Specialist – Electricals

Company:

Vestas

Job description

Specialist | Full-Time | Quality, Health, Safety and EnvironmentJoin our team and take charge in ensuring top-tier supplier performance for critical electrical commodities. Get involved in shaping our quality strategy, facilitating innovation, and supporting our goal to deliver sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Ready to join our mission?
Apply now and propel the green energy revolution with Vestas!Vestas Technology & Operations
Quality
Supplier Quality & Development
Electrical SQD
Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within VTO, you’ll find our department, Electrical SQD, as part of Supplier Quality & Development.
Our department is responsible for ensuring quality, safety, and environmental excellence across various supplier categories while adhering to Vestas’ standards and processes. The position involves supporting both strategic and operational development of critical suppliers worldwide, including conducting audits, supplier assessments, and implementing key QSE improvement projects. A core focus is on enhancing supplier performance, promoting zero-incident operations, and reducing non-conformities throughout the supply chain.Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in supplier quality for electrical commodities such as switchgear, transformers, and converters within Vestas Supplier Quality Development (SQD). Oversee quality-related escalations (QBD) within the assigned area of responsibility
• Formulate and deploy Vestas’ quality strategy for external suppliers under Global Supplier Quality, ensuring alignment with relevant business functions. Facilitate initiatives within Vestas SQD to enhance internal and external processes
• Identify and engage global and regional business stakeholders to accomplish business results
• Coordinate team, departmental, and functional priorities with overall business targets, ensuring actionable planning
• Set milestones, prioritize tasks, and serve as the key point of contact for the assigned commodity
• Oversee and manage supplier quality performance for the assigned commodity and allocated suppliers, specifically within converter-electronics
• Promote the sharing of knowledge and innovation within the team and with external stakeholders. Prepare executive reports and actively participate in business review meetings with suppliers

Qualifications
We are seeking an ideal candidate with the following qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical or Mechanical is ideal), although all technical academic degrees will be considered
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in supplier quality management within manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain. Backgrounds of interest include Automotive, Wind Energy, Machinery, or Defense/Aerospace
• Good at solving problems and experience handling improvement projects
• Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 systems
• Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies, tools, and processes such as APQP/PPAP, VDA 6.3, and VDA 6.5
• In-depth understanding of electrical commodities including switchgear, transformers, converters, panels, or electronics
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Competencies
We see the ideal candidate possessing the following personality and competencies

• An optimistic perspective with the ability to handle complex situations and ambiguity adeptly
• Organizational abilities, including the ability to manage and develop teams efficiently
• Good cooperation skills and the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Extensive project management experience, with the ability to deliver complex development projects, resolve issues, and collaborate across the value chain
• Skilled at facilitating meetings and working with diverse stakeholders in an international, cross-functional environment
• Ability to solve complex problems, coordinate efforts, and inspire teams toward growth
• Proactively seeks ways to enhance supplier quality strategies and processes, anticipating hurdles and identifying opportunities for growth

What we offer
We offer an engaging workplace that promotes both professional and personal growth, within an inspiring international environment, led by a world-leading wind turbine manufacturer. We highly value initiative, accountability, and maintaining the right balance between creativity and quality in all our solutions. You’ll be part of a highly professional team with a clear technical focus and work ethic.

Additional information
The primary work location for this role is our office in Aarhus, Denmark or Porto, Portugal.
Up to 50 days of travel per year.
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 14th Feb 2025.BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-processDEIB 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 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.
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 to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

Expected salary

Location

Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:13:12 GMT

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