Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical field with three to five (3-5) years of relevant industry experience.

• Competence in the selection and use of Quality Engineering Tools and Techniques.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and through the written word.

• Knowledge in the interpretation and application of relevant Domestic and International Regulations and Industry Standards (e.g. ISO, QSR, UL, CSA, VDE, etc.)

• ASQ Quality Engineering Certification, Certified Manager of Quality / Operational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) - not required, but desired.

Responsibilities:

• The Quality Engineer will support the overall Factory Management System.

• Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for assembly processes.

• Develop, initiate and maintain standards and methods for inspection/evaluation for quality check points throughout the assembly processes.

• Formulate and implement quality assurance procedures, policies, and standards. Ensure these documents align with Vestas Objectives, Policies and Procedures.

• Lead or provide technical advice and counsel to cross-functional teams assigned to process improvement projects / problem solving teams / product development teams.

• Assure that product shipped meets internal and external customer requirements.

• Host Customer and Third Party Auditors as needed.

• Provide technical support to both internal and external customers and suppliers as needed.

• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.

• Establishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.

• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.

• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training, acts as mentor to colleagues in evaluation, data collection, data analysis, RCCA and effectiveness validation.

• Collect and analyze data to track overall quality reporting effectiveness at regular intervals as required.

• Perform internal auditing to ISO standard requirements.

• Documenting procedures necessary to meet ISO practices, where necessary.

• Required to lead continuous improvement activities working with cross functional teams in factory and across company.

• Work with Engineering and Production to ensure that all product documentation and products reflect the appropriate marking, labeling, and packaging to meet standard transportation and customer requirements.

• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.