Supplier Quality Engineer, Blade Material

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP4Wind) and Process Sign-Off (PPAP) for suppliers
• Assess and develop supplier manufacturing processes for quality, capacity, and capability
• Drive resolution of supplier‑related quality issues from pre‑production through post‑launch
• Serve as the technical authority for propulsion manufacturing processes
• Conduct supplier readiness reviews and launch support, including run‑at‑rate and PPAP validation
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality alignment
• Contribute to and participate in Material Review Boards
• Contribute and participate in supplier performance reviews
• Contribute to establishment & driving Supplier Quality improvement goals
• Manage suppliers on an ongoing basis via regular contact, periodic audits and other methods to guarantee consistent high quality performance on an ongoing basis
• Provide technical support to the receiving inspection function
• Support Operations, Engineering, Program Management and other functional groups by providing trend analysis and root cause analysis investigations, corrective action recommendations
• Assist supplier with inspection validation during qualification phase, as required
• Lead Standardization projects/procedures between all functions in Nordex
• Establish common rules for performing supplier assessments and standardization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education/work experience) in Industrial, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Manufacturing and/or Supplier Quality Engineer/specialist in qualifying suppliers for Blade materials, composites or related ISO9000/CQMS Lead/ Internal auditor qualification
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management, inspection methodologies, and quality improvement tools
• Solid knowledge and experience of driving APQP/ APQP4Wind, FMEAs
• Good understanding of Six Sigma & Lean methodology is preferred
• SAP proficiency is a plus