Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior Engineer

Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Assurance

• Manage supplier quality processes for blade manufacturing materials, including fiberglass, resin, and adhesives.
• Conduct supplier audits and inspections to verify adherence to quality standards, focusing on material properties such as tensile strength and curing characteristics.

Material Inspection and Validation for trials / prototype materials

• Inspect incoming materials to ensure they meet specifications for fiber orientation, resin viscosity, and core density in support with the plant quality incoming team..
• Conduct sample testing of materials, such as gel time and tensile tests, to validate supplier quality and performance.

Supplier Performance Monitoring

• Monitor supplier performance through regular quality reviews, tracking defect rates, and compliance with agreed-upon quality standards.
• Implement supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement plans to address quality issues and enhance material consistency.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain detailed records of supplier inspections, test results, and corrective actions, ensuring traceability and compliance with quality agreements.
• Ensure all supplier-related quality documentation meets the requirements for internal audits and customer reviews.

Non-Conformance Management

• Identify and document non-conformances in supplier-provided materials, coordinating with suppliers to implement corrective measures.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and prevent recurrence of material defects.

Standards Compliance and Updates

• Ensure supplier quality activities comply with relevant standards such as ISO 9001 and IEC specifications for composite materials.
• Regularly update supplier quality protocols to reflect changes in material standards and technological advancements.

Collaboration with QA and Production Teams

• Work closely with QA and production teams to ensure supplier quality issues are promptly addressed and do not impact blade manufacturing.
• Provide feedback on supplier performance and support decision-making on material selection and supplier retention.

Training and Supplier Development

• Provide training to suppliers on quality expectations, standards compliance, and advanced material testing techniques.
• Support suppliers in developing their quality management processes to better meet the demands of blade manufacturing.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Supplier Inspector (QA Blade)
• Lead - Finishing /Moulding/ Supplier (QA Blade)
• Plant Head (QA) - Blade
• Engineer - Moulding (QA Blade)
• Engineer - Finishing (QA Blade)
• Moulding Inspector (QA Blade)
• Finishing Inspector (QA Blade)
• Lead - Incoming & NDT (QA Blade)
• Engineer - Incoming (QA Blade)
• Blade Engineering
• Blade Techno commercial
• Blade Production / Process
• Blade Warehouse

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Suppliers of blade materials
• Testing Labs

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.

Work Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in supplier quality assurance, particularly for composite materials used in blade manufacturing.

Industry Knowledge:

• Expertise in material inspection, supplier audits, and quality management systems.