Supplier Quality Engineer | Wind Energy

At Akens\Nordburg, we are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join an international project in the wind energy sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring supplier quality performance, overseeing manufacturing processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across an international supplier network.

The position offers the opportunity to work remotely from Spain while collaborating with international engineering, quality and manufacturing teams, including occasional visits to suppliers across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Conduct product and process audits at supplier manufacturing facilities.
• Perform vendor inspections covering electrical and mechanical components.
• Support supplier development activities and the implementation of robust quality management processes.
• Apply advanced quality planning methodologies, including APQP and PPAP.
• Manage non-conformities (NCRs), coordinate root cause analysis and follow up on corrective actions using structured methodologies such as 8D.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards and internationally recognised quality practices.
• Prepare technical inspection reports, audit findings and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and international project teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Professional experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Assurance or related quality functions.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical or mechanical components and associated manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience conducting supplier, product and process audits.
• Good understanding of ISO standards and industrial quality management systems.
• Experience managing non-conformities, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with international teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the EMEA region.

Additional assets:

• Previous experience in the wind energy industry.
• Practical knowledge of APQP and PPAP methodologies.
• Experience in supplier development and qualification within international manufacturing environments.

What We Offer

• Direct employment with an international technical services company.
• Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract covering 2027.
• Remote working arrangement from Spain.
• Participation in an international wind energy project.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering and quality professionals.
• Approximately 4–5 vendor inspections and 3–4 supplier audits throughout the year, involving travel to different EMEA locations.
• Weekly coordination meetings with the project team.

Interested?

If you have a strong background in supplier quality management and would like to contribute to an international wind energy project, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply through LinkedIn or contact Akens\Nordburg for further information.