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 Quality Technical Expert – Machining position.
Department: Manufacturing & Global Procurement / Supplier Quality / Supplier Development
Vestas Global Procurement is overall responsible for all supply chain management activities within Vestas Wind System A/S, including Leading Cross Functional Category Teams, negotiations, initiatives to improve the total cost, Category Strategy Development and Implementation, quality and delivery performance, supplier relationship management and Supplier Account Management.
The Categories this Quality Technical Expert – Machining is working closely with are predominantly Castings and Weldments.
The position is located in Warsaw.
You will lead key initiatives and activities related to machining of components in related Category. While working closely with the Category Teams and key stakeholders and you will:
- Become a dedicated part of the Category Team, working across different business units within Vestas;
- Participate in selection, qualification, and development process of suppliers within the category and providing input to and support to implementation of the category strategies;
- Conduct Technical Supplier Assessments focusing on technical capabilities and readiness;
- Drive continuous improvement programs both internally and at the suppliers with special focus on total cost saving initiatives, supplier process optimization and component standardization to ensure Best in Class Performance in terms of cost, delivery and quality performance;
- Provide development support of the suppliers including process set up, equipment improvements, cycle time reductions, capacity and efficiency improvements etc.;
- Support specification and process review with suppliers and Vestas engineering team;
- Provide project support and lead major quality issues /problem solving work supporting SQD teams;
- Support and work when required with designers, providing inputs related to casting / machining processes and design optimization for optimal production processes (design for manufacturing);
- Support activities related to Emerging markets – identification and development of potential suppliers especially in Best Cost Countries;
- Ensure adherence to KPI's set by Global Procurement in regards to safety, quality, cost, delivery, innovation and sustainability.
- Relevant educational background with founded practical experience in machining of small to large casting and machined components;
- Knowledge of quality tools like: FMEA, PPAP/APQP, SPC, MSA;
- You have relevant practical experience and technical expertise in machining of small and large casted items;
- You are well-organized, self-motivated professional, result oriented and able to operate successfully in a changing and challenging working environment;
- You have strong communication skills, able to collaborate across cultures, strengthening supplier relationship and providing best value to Vestas;
- You have an open approach to encourage stakeholder inputs and a structured and fact-based approach to secure that ideas are prioritized and implemented;
- You are a team player with strong collaboration skills and able to secure the cross-functional support and bringing the initiatives to successful implementation.
Furthermore, we are looking for a profile who has/is:
- A holistic and positive mindset, able to see the big picture and set strategic direction;
- A strong analytical, structured and fact based mindset;
- Proactive approach and not afraid to look for new solutions and innovative approach;
- Excellent communication skills including fluent English skills (both orally and in writing);
- Good computer skills (PPT, Excel & Word).
We offer you an exciting and challenging job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the leading company in wind energy. You will be an integral part of a multicultural, international team that is focused to make a difference.
- 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.