Project Quality Manager (m/f/d)

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Position Summary:

The Project Quality Manager (PQM) is the voice of the Customer in relation to Quality from contract signature to delivery of the project to the Service. The PQM will ensure that the quality of the WTG delivery meets the Customer's specifications following Nordex processes. PQM is responsible for ensuring effective quality management and quality control throughout the customer's project. This responsibility covers since the early Sales negotiation stage, during the whole Project Execution phase until final handover of the project to the Client and Service.

PQM shall support the project Quality topics, being the link between the PM, site Quality team and the Quality focal points of the different Nordex production units and suppliers.

The PQM has the authority for all Quality aspects in order to secure a safe and successful realization of the completion of the project in terms of cost, quality, and time.

The PQM should also act as the contact person, through the PM, for all Quality-related client claims or queries.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Sales team during the Offer and Tendering phase, reviewing the Quality requirements that the potential customer requires from Nordex

• Create & refine Project Quality Plan (PQP) & Inspection Test and Audit Plan (ITAP) for each North American project

• Transfer contractual Quality Requirements component manufacturing quality focal points. Monitor that these requirements are being implemented correctly in the manufacturing process and obtain contractual Quality Deliverables from manufacturing

• Coordinate customer audit and inspection visits. Monitoring the actions and tasks derived from these visits and inform the customer accordingly

• Management of major NCs found during transportation of WTG components to the site and found during Installation and Commissioning on-site, as well as customer claims during the project.

• Guide and ensure quality of on-site performance with assistance of the Windfarm Quality team, Project Manager and Installation & Commissioning team.

• Responsible for ensuring adequate and complete transfer of all quality topics during the handover of the project between PM and Service teams

Direct Reports:

None

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in engineering or technical background equivalent

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Quality Manager or alike in operative project execution and construction management for complex technical projects either in civil construction, manufacturing and plant engineering industry

• Experience working in Quality Control roles or quality related fields.

• Experience in the wind energy sector and/or similar industries/energy sectors

• Experience with developing Quality Management Systems.

• Valued but not required: training in 8D, Six Sigma, FMEA, or any other standard of good quality practices.

• Leadership skills and ability to create a strong and successful team.

• Efficient in terms of time and cost saving.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills in English language (spoken and written).

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Strong personal planning & organization skills.

• High level of commitment, proactivity, and dedication.

• Ability to work with different business cultures.

• Proficient software skills utilizing: MS Office basic programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Wind farm and turbine control software and apps (ServiceNow, UPVISE, etc.)

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.

• Systematic problem solving and safety orientated behavior.

• Timely and effective management of quality issues.

• The position requires a high willingness and flexibility to travel.

• Willingness to continuously expand one’s knowledge (especially regarding technology developments).

• Be well versed in the Nordex quality processes and procedures from Sales through to the client’s final acceptance.

• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.

• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

• Ability to meet specific OSHA and ANSI weight limits of 265 lbs. or less

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

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