What if your work helped power a cleaner planet?
Do you enjoy catching the smallest variance before it becomes a big issue? Are you energized by collaborating with production, engineering, and suppliers to keep quality on track? Ready to apply your inspection skills to support a global mission for renewable energy? If yes, you might be the Production Quality Compliance Specialist we’re looking for at Nordex.
Your core focus
- Are incoming materials and assemblies meeting standards? You’ll inspect at receipt, during build, and at End-of-Line, checking conformance with specifications and regulations.
- Spot a deviation? You’ll document nonconformities, deviations, and non-compliance issues, then partner with stakeholders to resolve and close them effectively.
- How do we prevent recurrence? Support root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Can we improve flow and outcomes? Proactively identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives with production and engineering.
- Are our records airtight? Keep precise inspection logs, test data, and CAPA documentation.
- Are suppliers aligned? Communicate issues, track responses, and escalate when needed.
- Are we audit-ready? Participate in internal and external audits and maintain compliance evidence.
- Do we measure what matters? Use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, electronic instruments) and interpret results correctly.
- Are teams enabled? Deliver practical guidance and quality training to production personnel.
- And when priorities shift? Support additional quality tasks that advance plant goals.
Who succeeds here
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in Quality or a Technical discipline preferred.
- Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing quality control; plus 2+ years in wind turbine manufacturing preferred.
- Knowledge: Inspection techniques, quality standards, and the ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics; understanding of electrical or mechanical systems and components.
- Tools: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and quality systems such as SAP QM.
- Execution: Proven history opening and tracking nonconformities on the production line to closure.
- Mindset: Detail-obsessed, organized, independent, and collaborative with strong leadership potential.
- Adaptability: Comfortable with rapidly changing priorities and problem-solving on the fly.
- Physical: Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Nice to have: ISO 9000:2000 familiarity.
Safety is non-negotiable
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of—and adherence to—safety procedures and company policies.
- Actively identify and reduce risks before they become incidents.
- Use required PPE at all times (eye and hearing protection, steel-toe boots, hard hat); avoid loose clothing and jewelry.
- Communicate clearly with teammates and leaders to maintain a safe environment.
- Speak and understand English fluently to interpret safety guidance and coordinate work.
Skills that give you an edge
- 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
- AS9100 Quality Systems
- Kaizen
- Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
- Aircraft Electrical Systems
- Machine Safety Inspections
- Quality Control Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to Detail
- Audits
- CMMS
- ISO 2000
- ISO 9000
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- Non-Conformities
- Production Line
- QM
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Checks
- Safety Checks
- SAP
- Wind Turbine Manufacturing
Why this matters
Every accurate inspection, resolved deviation, and well-executed CAPA brings Nordex one step closer to delivering clean power at scale. Your quality expertise directly supports a world powered by renewables.