Job Description Summary

We are looking for Lead Engineer to be part of Global Operations Quality team who is able to lead RCAs in collaboration with multiple stakeholders from Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations.
This role will overlook Quality assurance of blade manufacturing process, work with engineering team to get design for manufacturing and implement right quality controls to eliminate defects.

This role will involve overseeing quality processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards to enhance product reliability and performance.

This role will be responsible for Quality Audits in LM plants.

Job Description

Data Analysis: Utilize data-driven methodologies to assess quality performance. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track progress and communicate results. Key responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Analyze manufacturing processes to identify areas for quality enhancement. Implement and monitor corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into quality issues and non-conformance incidents. Use root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying problems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and best practices to foster a quality-focused culture within the organization.
• Identify potential quality risks in manufacturing processes and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on production and product quality.
• Drive KPIs related to risk-based audit plan and execution on time, and readiness assessments.
• Support LM KPIs related to reduce repetitive findings as well as zero overdue findings by coaching and giving improvement ideas or suggest strategic initiatives.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data-driven methodologies to assess quality performance. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track progress and communicate results.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and supply chain, to resolve quality issues and implement best practices between factories.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for key processes based on audit results and trends.
• Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and technologies related to quality assurance in manufacturing. Lead initiatives to integrate new methodologies and tools.
• Strategic planning to use industry's new standards, methods and tools to improve quality and audits.

• Engineering degree.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in field of quality with proven track record of success and transformation quality including people management.
• Lead auditor expertise for ISO, product and process audits
• High level of stakeholder management, conflict management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in manufacturing and production sites or project execution site
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple projects/initiatives.
• Problem solving skills that demonstrate critical thinking and "outside-the-box" approach to reach a sustainable solution.
• Storytelling and presentation skills to leverage outcomes and trends.
• Inspiring leader able to influence other stakeholders to drive changes.
• Agile and fast reaction in the moment of crisis, safeguarding LM quality policy

• Coaching ability to influence and motivate different stakeholders and drive changes.
• Site/plant quality certification and quality maturity assessments
• Experience in data analytics, 7 quality tool kits
• Fast learning, agility to respond to critical situations such stop production or stop shipment.
• Inspiring leader able to influence other stakeholders to drive changes Experience in Customer /Supplier management is a plus
• Experience in 3rd party audit /external audit management is a plus
• Certification in VDA audit or equivalent international standards for process and product audit is a plus