At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled team to ensure quality in renewable energy manufacturing.
- Company: Join Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, healthcare, and 25 days of leave.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful coastal location with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the global transition to sustainable energy.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in manufacturing quality management and relevant technical qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you a Quality leader who is committed to developing people, supporting continuous improvement and making a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future? At Vestas' Isle of Wight manufacturing facility, you'll lead a skilled team of quality professionals and play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products that support the global energy transition.
This is an opportunity to combine technical skills with people leadership, working in a collaborative environment where your knowledge, ideas and contributions will impact safety, quality, customer satisfaction and business performance. Whether you are an established Quality Manager or an experienced quality professional ready to advance your career, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Quality Manager to manage our Production Quality organization of engineers and technicians. In this role, you will coach and develop a motivated team, building capability, encouraging innovation, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best within a busy manufacturing environment which operates 24/7.
You will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving quality standards across the manufacturing site, ensuring full alignment with Vestas requirements and industry standards. By placing safety and quality at the center of all decisions, you will help enhance productivity, improve customer satisfaction, and support the delivery of high-quality products.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Quality Core Tools, including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
- Quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
- Experience as a Quality Specialist, Non-conformity Case Handler, or Quality Approver.
- Experience in managing quality compliance, audits, and customer requirements.
Competencies
- Demonstrated quality ownership and governance mindset.
- Experience applying preventive quality engineering methodologies.
- Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems and audit processes.
- Ability to build quality capabilities and support a culture of continuous improvement.
- High level of technical knowledge within manufacturing and quality management.
- Demonstrates decision quality, delivers results, builds effective teams, and instills trust.
At Vestas, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion help our business thrive and lead to better solutions.
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.
- 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.
- The opportunity to advance renewable energy through leading manufacturing and quality leadership.
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. 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 are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 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.
We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives.
Locations
Responsable management de la qualité usine h/f in Isle of Wight, Newport employer: Vestas Wind Systems
At Vestas, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters professional growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector. Our commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement is reflected in our collaborative environment, where employees are encouraged to take initiative and influence their own development. With opportunities for international exposure and a focus on diversity, we provide a rewarding experience for those looking to make a meaningful impact in global logistics excellence.