For an exciting role at Vestas Poland, a branch of one of the world leaders in wind power, we are looking for experienced candidates for the Supplier Quality and Development Engineer - Construction and Services position.
Department: Supplier Quality & Development
This position represents the SQ&D department in various category teams, coordinates the EMEA SQ&D activities and ensures that the category strategies are executed with highest focus on quality, safety and environment, without compromising agreed processes and lowest total cost of ownership. The key task is the strategic and operational development of key suppliers in the EMEA region by performing site audits, supplier assessments and leading SQ&D improvement projects to enforce high supplier performance, zero incidents and reduce the number non-conformities.
The position is located in Warsaw.
Deploy the Vestas Quality, Safety and Environment Strategy towards external suppliers:
- Manage supplier quality, capability and performance topics on behalf and in compliance with the Category Team manager;
- Secure agreement with regional QHSE Teams for completion of supplier assessments improvement activities;
- Lead SQ&D activities in cases of non-quality performance and incidents with suppliers in line with Vestas requirements;
- Ensure relevant SQ&D agreements with suppliers are established (contracts);
- Lead and conduct supplier development projects and supplier global initiatives;
- Lead and conduct SQ&D audits on site and prepare executive report;
- Travel expected to be approximately 100 days per year.
- Minimum 5 years' experience gained on similar position;
- Supplier negotiation experience and contract management;
- Previous experience and knowledge of WTG installation or construction sites is an advantages, but not a must;
- Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering;
- Certified auditor/lead auditor ISO;
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent will be advantage;
- Competency in software, spreadsheets and database management.
- Ability to prioritize - also under pressure;
- Strong meeting facilitator with the ability to work on all organizational levels;
- Strong project management skills with the ability to drive complex development projects across the organization (external key suppliers);
- Solid English skills in both speech and writing;
- Strong Problem Solving skills focus on hands on approach.
We offer a challenging job, an excellent learning environment and opportunities for career development at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional environment in a growing industry. An attractive salary and benefits package are included.
- Attractive salary with social benefit package;
- Relocation package included;
- Career development opportunities & Trainings;
- Working in an exciting business area with can-do spirited, passionate and performance-driven people;
- Positive and friendly work environment.
By joining Vestas, you join the only global energy company dedicated 100% to wind energy. Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on wind power solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 82 GW of wind turbines in 76 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 71 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions.
Together with our customers, Vestas' more than 21,800 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels.