Lead Quality Engineer – Wind Manufacturing

Vestas; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits within first month

Training program

PTO

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Team Leader in Windsor, CO to drive manufacturing quality excellence. You will develop and maintain preventive quality controls, oversee non-conformance management, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with production teams to ensure top-tier quality and readiness for new products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 5+ years in manufacturing quality, with strong skills in PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and RCA methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, process engineering, or related technical environment
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why)
• Experience analyzing manufacturing and process data using spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid containment activities for internal, supplier, and customer non‑conformances to protect product quality and downstream operations
• Govern Quality Before Delivery (QBD) Level 1 and 2 processes, ensuring proper escalation, documentation, and closure
• Facilitate root cause investigations using 8D, Six Sigma, 5-Why, and other structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Verify the effectiveness and long‑term sustainability of corrective and preventive actions
• Review and evaluate significant quality issues for escalated technical review and resolution
• Present findings and improvement plans to cross‑functional stakeholders

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

8D

Six Sigma

DMAIC

5-Why

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Team Leader in Windsor, CO to drive manufacturing quality excellence. You will develop and maintain preventive quality controls, oversee non-conformance management, and lead continuous improvement initiatives with production teams to ensure top-tier quality and readiness for new products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field and 5+ years in manufacturing quality, with strong skills in PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and RCA methodologies.