Quality Specialist

Muehlhan Group; Porto; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

International exposure within a fast‑g

Continuous training and development

Regular team-building activities and(—

Job summary

Muehlhan Wind Service is seeking an experienced Quality Specialist to strengthen our global quality framework and drive operational excellence. Based in our Porto office, you will collaborate with business leaders and operations to improve processes, supplier quality, and performance across the organization and acquired entities.

You will ensure management systems stay compliant with international standards, enabling sustainable growth and cross-border integration of newly acquired entities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Quality Management, Operational Excellence, or Integrated Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of how quality drives performance and value.
• Experience leading process improvements across complex organizations.
• Comfort with data, KPIs, trends, and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Experience in international or matrix organizations.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and related management systems; ISO 14001/45001 a plus.
• Lead or senior auditor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted quality advisor to leadership with performance analysis, risk assessments, governance, and improvement recommendations.
• Drive global quality and operational excellence initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and improve processes to boost efficiency, consistency, and performance.
• Lead supplier quality management, incl. supplier qualification, audits, and CAPA.
• Monitor quality performance via KPIs, trends, and audit results.

Skills

Quality Management

Operational Excellence

ISO 9001

Audit Experience

KPI Analysis

Stakeholder Influence

International Teams

Risk Assessments

Job description

Join Us in Powering the Future of Renewable Energy

Do you want to help shape how quality drives operational excellence across a global renewable energy business?

Muehlhan Wind Service is seeking an experienced Quality Specialist to strengthen our global quality framework and business performance.

As part of the Corporate Operational Excellence team, you will drive process improvement, supplier quality, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Working closely with business leaders and operational teams, you will help develop efficient, scalable, and compliant ways of working that support growth, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

With a strong foundation in ISO 9001, you will also contribute to management system governance, supplier quality, and the integration of newly acquired entities across the MWS group.

About the role

As a Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening MWS' global quality framework and operational excellence capabilities.

Based in our Porto office, Portugal, the role involves working closely with business leaders and operational teams. You will improve business processes, strengthen supplier quality, drive performance improvements, and support sustainable growth initiatives across the organization and together with acquired entities.

At the same time, you will ensure that management systems and governance frameworks remain effective, compliant, and aligned with international standards and customer expectations.

Finally, the role combines strategic development with hands-on execution and provides a unique opportunity to influence how MWS operates and scales globally.

Key responsibilities

Act as a trusted quality advisor to management, supporting decision‑making through business and operating performance analysis, risk assessments, governance, and improvement recommendations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Drive quality and operational excellence initiatives across the global organization;
• Develop and enhance business processes that improve efficiency, consistency, and operational performance;
• Lead quality, governance, and process integration initiatives for newly acquired entities, supporting alignment with WS standards while enabling operational performance and business growth;
• Lead Supplier Quality Management activities, including supplier qualification, audits, risk assessments, and performance development;
• Monitor and analyze quality performance through KPIs, trends, customer feedback, supplier performance, and audit results;
• Facilitate problem‑solving and root cause analysis activities to support sustainable improvements;
• Support business leaders with performance reviews, quality governance, risk assessments, and improvement planning;
• Drive process harmonization and integration across countries, business units, and newly acquired entities;
• Maintain and further develop the Integrated Management System and support ISO certification activities;
• Deliver training, coaching, and professional guidance on quality management and operational excellence.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Have at least 7 years of experience within Quality Management, Operational Excellence, or Integrated Management Systems;
• Understand how quality can contribute to operational performance and business value;
• Have experience driving process improvements across complex organizations;
• Is comfortable working with performance data, KPIs, trends, and root cause analysis;
• Can influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels;
• Has experience working in international and matrix organizations;
• Possesses solid knowledge of ISO 9001 and certified management systems and practical experience maintaining and improving certified management systems. Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is an advantage;
• Have audit experience, preferably as Lead Auditor, covering internal, supplier, customer, or certification audits;
• Have hands‑on experience with supplier quality, non‑conformity management, root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality performance management;
• Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and the ability to convert performance data into meaningful improvement actions;
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels and build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Work in a structured, proactive, and solution‑oriented manner.

What we offer

• Health insurance and Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program (Workplace Options)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development opportunities
• International exposure within a dynamic and fast‑growing environment.
• Continuous training and development
• Regular team‑building activities and celebration events
• Meal allowance (paid in meal card)
• Free fruit, snacks and soft drinks in the office
• Gifts for special occasions (Birth, Christmas and round work anniversary)

Equal Opportunities Statement

Muehlhan Wind Services is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

About Muehlhan Wind Service

Muehlhan Wind Service (MWS) is a world-leading, full-scope independent service provider, specializing in wind turbine installation and Operations & Maintenance solutions global wind energy clients.

Headquartered in Fredericia, Denmark, MWS is part of the Muehlhan Group, an international industrial services company based in Hamburg, Germany. With operations spanning multiple countries and business units, we deliver specialized solutions across the entire lifecycle of wind energy assets, both onshore and offshore.

Our expertise covers a wide range of services, including onshore and offshore installation, high‑voltage and electrical services, blade inspections and repairs, statutory inspections, main component exchange, paint, special projects, manpower solutions, welding repairs, and more.

At Muehlhan Wind Service, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a collaborative, international, and safety‑driven environment where talented professionals can grow, make an impact, and contribute to the global transition towards renewable energy.

If you are passionate about working in a dynamic industry and want to be part of a team that is helping shape the future of sustainable energy, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please visit www.muehlhan.com.