Quality Engineer

Company: Vestas
Location: Brighton
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

As a Quality Engineer at Vestas, you willplan and conduct activities concerned with the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following. 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. • Guide 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 manage 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. Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in a scientific or technical field with three to five (3-5) years of relevant industry experience. • Selection and use of Quality Engineering Tools and Techniques. • Ability to be resourceful and work in a team environment. • Ability to communicate clearly, 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) - helpful, but not required. Skills: To perform the job, one should possess the following capabilities: • Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. • Design - Shows attention to detail. • Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations. • Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares knowledge with others. • Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data clearly; Able to read and interpret written information. • Teamwork - Contributes to building a productive team spirit; Puts progress of team above own interests. • Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Ensures accuracy and thoroughness. • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. • Professionalism - Approaches others in a clear manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on requirements. • Quality - Accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. What We Offer: As a member of the Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; paid time off (PTO); generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more. It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and applicants with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department. Salary $85,000 to $110,000/year depending on experience. CCPA Notice for California Applicants BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link,https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future. 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 185 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 30,000 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. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. 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