Team LeadBlade Material SQA (Hamburg)

Team Lead (m/f/d) Blade Material SQA Reference number: 10828
CompanyAs a manufacturer of onshore wind turbines in the
multi-megawatt class, we have been successful for over 30 years in
an industry with a big future. Since the merger with Acciona
Windpower in 2016, we are one of the world’s largest companies
within the industry. Our global presence, with subsidiaries in more
than 25 markets and production sites in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the
US and India, ensures our success, giving our 4,800+ employees the
possibility of international and intercultural experience and
opportunity. Our goal is growth and profitability whilst providing
clean energy. We aim to continue with full commitment, enthusiasm
and new perspectives, and we hope to take you with us! Job
description Lead an international team of Supplier Quality
Engineers to qualify and systematic develop suppliers of blade
materials (fibres, liquids, core material, plastics and certain
metal components) Work within Nordex processes to manage and report
progress on qualification status with a monthly status report Be
the leading force to integrate engineering and purchasing demands
towards suppliers Help to shape the specifications for the
manufacturing and quality assurance processes of suppliers Organise
and audit the relevant quality and delivery processes
Ensure all quality-relevant processes of the supplier are
validated and assure APQP principles are followed Support product
development projects and prototype reviews Lead and organise
product audits and project-related quality inspections at the
supplier Analyse quality deviations with the team using appropriate
technical and methodical knowledge Negotiation and binding
agreement of correction, improvement and preventive measures on the
part of the supplier Reduce the supplier non-conformity to
acceptable quality levels Job requirements Technical background
with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or similar
Several years of professional experience in comparable positions
Methodological knowledge in the field of quality management (e.g.
APQP4Wind, Ishikawa, FMEA) Leadership skills and good team forming
skills and ability to create a strong, successful and enjoyable
team Demonstrated experience in the area of ​​quality
management Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
Convincing approach to external interlocutors and assertiveness
towards suppliers Team player with good communication skills for
independent cross-divisional activity Excellent negotiation and
communication skills Ability to work in different business cultures
Willingness to travel (up to 25%) Nordex adheres to a policy of
equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made
without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin,
handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all
federal and state laws.