Quality Engineer

  Professional | Full-Time  | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location(s); Windsor, CO

Salary: $80 -105k based on relevant experience.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

             Lead, define, and implement quality KPIs strategic, coaching, and business support.

             Proactively identifies and develops and implements appropriate approaches, processes and tools.

             Lead coordination (local/global) for CoPQ Strategic Deployment activities

             Experience with RCA, 8D and using Quality tools

             Review/analyze data (CTQs, Customer NCs) to prioritize improvement activities in the factories.

             Coordinate across value chain to support Mfg defects in the field.

             Review/update local PFMEAs and control plans with factories.

             Tale regional lead/representation in QBD escalation

             Confirm CTQ performance and QSEN implementation; support when issues arise.

             Prepare internal audit plan and confirm completion of reporting and closure of corrective actions.

             Participate in external audits (DNV, ISO, VDA, etc) and internal audits (Layered Process Audits, Q Walks)

             Audit the NC Management/Case-handling system.

             Provide technical support/training (CTQ and QDA systems)

             Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.

             Collaborates with local QSE Management Teams to ensure compliance with authorities.

             Analyses global trends in QSE events and implement preventative actions needed to adjust unfavourable trends.

             Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

             will be required to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions

             will be required to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task

             Ability to lift 35 lbs.

             pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.

             Ability to work in each production environment without restrictions

             Flexibility to support to support different shifts

             Regular and reliable attendance

Qualifications:

             Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or a similar technical field.  A minimum of 5 years of quality experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

             Six sigma green belt or black belt certificate; lead auditor certification, and chemistry experience.

             Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

             Ability to extract, manipulate, and analyze product and process data via common databases, spread sheets, or analytical software. 

             Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Competencies:

             Proven natural ability to work in teams

             High degree of commitment & flexibility

             High desire to learn new skills & knowledge

             Good work ethic, dependability & dedication to team/company

             Personal desire/value to produce quality work

             Pride in workmanship

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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