Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Family Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

This position is part of the Supplier Quality NCE region located at Brighton, US Production Site to ensures the highest focus on quality, safety and environment, take an actions in case of any quality problem at production line related to purchase components by contacting suppliers and all Vestas stake holders to ensure that problem is solved and will not be repeated.

Responsibilities

You will ensure quality from suppliers for all production material groups used in Vestas Szczecin site. The responsibilities are for NCR handling, analyzing and approve RCA provided by suppliers and Corrective Action implementation at supplier location. Driver down Cost of Poor Quality is important part of this position. Interface internally to the Regional and Global SQ&D, sourcing and logistics as well as external customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and drive the resolution of supplier-related non-conformities (NCRs) impacting production
• Review, challenge, and approve Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) provided by suppliers to ensure effective problem resolution
• Lead and monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive actions at supplier locations to prevent recurrence of quality issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ).
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Sourcing, Logistics, and Quality teams to address supplier performance issues
• Serve as a key interface with Regional and Global Supplier Quality & Development (SQ&D) teams, as well as external suppliers and customers
• Support proactive supplier quality management activities to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and supplier performance

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline
• Have at least 3 years of experience within quality assurance and supplier management
• Qualification as an ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor and/or experience conducting assessments based on VDA 6.3 standards
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management systems is beneficial
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience, with practical knowledge of Continuous Improvement and DMAIC methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and with external suppliers
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive sustainable corrective actions
• Experience working in a cross-functional, international, and multicultural environment
• Well-organized, structured, and detail-oriented in your approach to work
• Service-minded and committed to supporting both internal stakeholders and external suppliers in achieving quality excellence
• Self-driven, proactive, and motivated to take ownership of challenges and deliver results.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English

What you’ll receive:

Benefits coverage within your first month

State-of-the-art Training Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual bonus

Salary range based on experience is $75K-$90K

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