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Specialist - SQA - Composites / Blade Materials

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Nordex Group

Chennai Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 3 hours ago · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

Your Task

Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP4Wind) and Process Sign-Off (PPAP) for suppliers.
Assess and develop supplier manufacturing processes for quality, capacity, and capability.
Drive resolution of supplier-related quality issues from pre-production through post-launch.
Serve as the technical authority for propulsion manufacturing processes.
Conduct supplier readiness reviews and launch support, including run-at-rate and PPAP validation.
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality alignment.
Contributes to and participates in Material Review Boards
Contributes and participates in supplier performance reviews
Contributes to establishment & driving Supplier Quality improvement goals
Manage suppliers on an ongoing basis via regular contact, periodic audits and other methods to guarantee consistent high quality performance on an ongoing basis
Providing technical support to the receiving inspection function
Supporting Operations, Engineering, Program Management and other functional groups by providing trend analysis and root cause analysis investigations, corrective action recommendations
Assist supplier with inspection validation during qualification phase, as required
Lead Standardization projects/procedures between all functions in Nordex.
Establishing common rules for performing supplier assessments and standardization.

Your Profile

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education/work experience) in Industrial, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience as a Manufacturing and/or Supplier Quality Engineer/ specialist in qualifying suppliers for Blade materials, composites or related
ISO9000/CQMS Lead/ Internal auditor qualification
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001), Supplier Quality Management, inspection methodologies, and quality improvement tools
Having solid knowledge and experience of driving APQP/ APQP4Wind, FMEAs.
Good understanding of Six Sigma & Lean methodology is preferred
SAP proficiency is a plus

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