About this role
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Production Quality team.
- Oversee product and process quality across the factory to ensure consistent delivery of high standards.
- Manage preventive quality engineering and continuous improvement.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Maintain the local Quality Management System and ISO 9001 readiness.
- Manage internal, external, and customer quality audits.
- Use quality performance data and insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
- Represent Quality in strategic projects and stakeholder forums.
Qualifications
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Essential qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
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Minimum 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
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ISO 9001 Internal or Lead Auditor certification.
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Six Sigma Green Belt certification as a minimum.
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Desirable additional qualifications:
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Experience with Quality Core Tools, including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
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Black Belt certification.
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Quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
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Experience as a Quality Specialist, Non-conformity Case Handler, or Quality Approver.
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Experience in managing quality compliance, audits, and customer requirements.
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Competencies
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Demonstrated quality ownership and governance mindset.
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Experience applying preventive quality engineering methodologies.
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Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems and audit processes.
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Demonstrated structured problem-solving skills using methodologies such as A3, 8D and 5 Whys.
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Ability to build quality capabilities and support a culture of continuous improvement.
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Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop, and motivate teams.
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High level of technical knowledge within manufacturing and quality management.
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Demonstrates decision quality, delivers results, builds effective teams, and instills trust.
What We Offer
- Located on the beautiful Isle of Wight, this role offers the opportunity to combine a rewarding career with a beautiful coastal lifestyle, welcoming local community and easy access to the South Coast.
- At Vestas, you'll join a purpose-driven organization focused on powering the solution for a more sustainable future.
- We offer:
- Attractive pay, annual bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare and dental plan.
- Pension scheme with 7.5% employer contribution.
- As part of a global organization, you'll have opportunities to broaden your knowledge, develop your leadership capability and explore future career opportunities across Vestas.
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment where your contributions matter.
- The opportunity to advance renewable energy through leading manufacturing and quality leadership.
Our commitment to a fair hiring.
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About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are 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. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.