Quality Assurance Specialist

2 weeks ago

White River Junction, Vermont, United States Vestas Full time
Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker | Full-Time | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

General Purpose:

The Quality Inspector is responsible for evaluating and testing products throughout various stages of the manufacturing process. This role involves compiling and analyzing statistical data to ensure the quality and reliability of Blades and Blade Sub-Components.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Detects defects affecting Defects per Unit (DPU) and First Pass Yield (FPY) metrics, collaborating with Production and Technical Support teams to resolve issues. Maintains documentation to reinforce improvement strategies and provides coaching to production staff on approved manufacturing protocols.
  • Handles Non-Conformance (NC) cases as assigned, assisting factory personnel with initiation and performing containment of non-conforming items. Aids in determining the disposition of parts for scrapping or internal rework.
  • Facilitates non-standard work events, ensuring adherence to processes to restore product conformity.
  • Conducts inspections and verifies materials against specifications for known defects, supporting the creation of non-conformity reports.
  • Coordinates rework activities for NC parts or products in progress or inventory, collaborating with Quality Engineers and Quality Technicians.
  • Provides independent quality approval for processes in which they are not directly involved in manufacturing.
  • Facilitates Form, Fit, and Function testing for identified products, documenting NC reports for parts that do not meet defined specifications.
  • Supports the production line with potential quality issues, offering guidance on specifications and serving as the initial contact for escalating quality concerns to Quality Technicians and Engineers.
  • Verifies compliance with product requirements prior to release from manufacturing, including reviewing inspection journals for completion and ensuring process documentation is thorough. Inspects products to confirm adherence to order specifications and the company's quality control system.
  • Compiles and communicates Quality reports, presenting the previous day's Quality status during morning meetings.
  • Ensures non-conforming materials are properly marked and sent for quarantine in the Material Review Board (MRB) area, acting as the primary contact for NC materials to facilitate quick disposition by the MRB team.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers, and follow verbal instructions.
  • Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for tasks.
  • Ability to work in various production environments without restrictions.
  • Flexibility to support different shifts as needed.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

  • High school diploma or GED; four years of manufacturing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong teamwork skills, adaptability, eagerness to learn new skills, excellent work ethic, dependability, and dedication to quality work.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in small group settings.
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in various units of measure.
  • Experience in auditing, quality assurance/control/improvement, statistical tools, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and SPC is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and push/pull up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to distinguish colors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, crouch/crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.


Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee works in a production environment.


Shifts Available:

Days - Monday through Thursday
Nights - Monday through Thursday


Pay Range:

$ hourly


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DEIB Statement:

At Vestas, we recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fostering innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion.

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 vital in powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.


About Vestas:

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner in sustainable energy solutions, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and over 40 years of experience, we have a proven track record in the field.

With a workforce of 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce that embraces all social identities and is committed to creating an environment that acknowledges and leverages different experiences, skills, and perspectives.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website.

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