Plant Quality Technician - 1st Shift (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Student Debt Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing Benefits

Job summary

Nordex Group in West Branch, IA is seeking a Plant Quality Technician (1st Shift) to ensure incoming goods, in-process, and finished products meet quality standards. You will work with Production QA to inspect, audit, analyze deviations, and drive corrective actions.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement and supplier quality, with responsibilities spanning audits, data records, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires hands-on inspection skills and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in quality or technical field preferred.
• 3 years of professional experience in quality control in manufacturing.
• 2 years of professional experience in wind turbine manufacturing preferred.
• Solid knowledge of quality inspection techniques and standards.
• Understanding of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP QM.
• Experience in opening and following up on non-conformities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and End-of-Line inspections to verify quality and compliance.
• Monitor production processes to identify quality deviations and support timely resolution.
• Open, document, and follow up on non-conformities with corrective actions.
• Maintain records of inspections, test results, and quality documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues.
• Participate in audits and maintain compliance.
• Operate measurement tools and interpret data.
• Provide quality training support to production teams.

Skills

Quality inspections

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

SAP QM

Non-conformity handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in quality or technical field

Tools

SAP QM

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

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Plant Quality Technician - 1st Shift (m/f/d)

REQUISITION ID: 13971

LOCATION: West Branch, IA, US, 52358

DEPARTMENT: Production

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Plant Quality Technician directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. Working together as part of Production Quality Assurance (PQA) team, reporting to PQA Manager, the Plant Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that the incoming goods, in-process and final product meet the established quality standards.

The Plant Quality Technician would work closely with production and different global areas. Your role would be to inspect, audit, analyze, evaluate, accept or reject incoming goods and final product, manage and coordinate quality deviations, problem solving, analyze the root causes and propose improvements, preventive and corrective actions with the main goal to ensure the quality standard defined during the entire process.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and End-of-Line (EOL) inspections to verify compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and legal requirements.
• Monitor production processes to identify material, component, and assembly quality deviations; support timely resolution to minimize production impact.
• Open, document, and follow up on non-conformities, deviations, and non-compliance reports, ensuring effective corrective actions and closure.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of inspections, test results, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Support root cause analysis performed with internal stakeholders and support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive action plans to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in collaboration with production, engineering, and other internal stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues related to received materials and supplier performance.
• Participate in and support activities associated with internal and external audits.
• Operate and interpret measurement and inspection equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, electronic measuring tools).
• Provide technical guidance and quality-related training support to production teams as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of quality and plant objectives.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in quality or Technical Field (preferred).
• 3 years of professional experience in quality control in the manufacturing industry.
• 2 years of professional experience in quality control in wind turbine manufacturing (preferred).
• Solid knowledge of quality inspection techniques and quality standards.
• Understanding of electrical or mechanical systems and components.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and quality management systems (e.g., SAP QM).
• Experience in opening and following up on non-conformities related to the production line.
• Responsible, structured, and independent work approach.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to identify non-conformities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively with different departments.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to completing tasks.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership skills,
• Ability to handle constantly changing challenges and quickly adapt to new situations.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

*some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.