Project Quality Manager

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a senior Quality Lead for wind-energy project quality management. You will lead QC/QA activities, ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer specs, and serve as the primary quality focal point for customers and audits.

The role requires 5+ years in project quality management, audits, non-conformity resolution, supplier quality, and travel across North America. A Bachelor's in engineering and Six Sigma/FMEA training are preferred; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Technical Studies or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Quality Management, Construction/Manufacturing/Engineering environments.
• Experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance roles.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, APQP or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within North America and internationally; valid passport; driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality management activities across project execution.
• Ensure wind turbine deliveries and installations meet customer specs and quality requirements.
• Act as primary quality representative for customers and audits.
• Review customer quality requirements during offers and tenders.
• Develop and manage Project Quality Plans for North American projects.
• Communicate contractual quality requirements across manufacturing and project teams.
• Lead non-conformity resolution and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate customer audits and supplier quality programs.
• Support installation quality activities with on-site teams.
• Transfer quality documentation and lessons learned during handover to Operations.

Skills

Project Quality Management

Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001

Six Sigma Certification

Wind Energy Industry Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Studies, or related field

Six Sigma / FMEA / 8D training or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

• Lead quality management activities throughout project execution
• Ensure wind turbine deliveries and installations meet customer specifications and Nordex quality requirements
• Act as the primary quality representative for customers
• Support Sales during offer and tendering by reviewing customer quality requirements
• Develop and manage Project Quality Plans for North American projects
• Ensure contractual quality requirements are communicated and implemented throughout manufacturing and project execution
• Monitor manufacturing quality deliverables and compliance with customer specifications
• Lead management and resolution of significant non-conformities during transportation, installation, and commissioning
• Ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and verified for long-term resolution
• Support quality improvement initiatives across project teams and suppliers
• Coordinate customer audits and inspections
• Manage audit actions and communicate progress with customers
• Serve as quality focal point for customer claims and supplier-related quality issues
• Support installation quality activities with on-site quality teams
• Transfer quality documentation, lessons learned, and open items during handover to Operations & Maintenance teams
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support safe, successful project execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Quality Management, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Plant Engineering, or related technical project environments
• Experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or quality-focused project roles
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001, APQP, or equivalent methodologies
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work effectively across multiple business functions and cultural environments
• Experience within the wind energy industry or other utility-scale energy sectors
• Training or certification in Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D, or other quality improvement methodologies
• Experience working with supplier quality management and customer-facing quality programs
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively within North America and internationally as business needs require
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid passport
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability under company policy
• Must be able to meet specific OSHA and ANSI weight requirements of 265 pounds or less
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical evaluation and safely perform the physical requirements of the position
• Commitment to safety protocols, procedures, regulations, and company policies
• Proper use of applicable safety equipment
• Speak and understand English fluently

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Project Quality Management, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards in the wind energy sector. Proficient in developing quality plans, managing audits, and implementing corrective actions to enhance project execution and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Quality Management
• Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9001
• Six Sigma Certification
• Wind Energy Industry Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Project Quality Plans
• Manufacturing Compliance
• Non-Conformity Resolution
• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Supplier Quality Management
• Customer Specifications
• Contractual Quality Requirements
• Safety Protocols

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities

Certifications & Qualifications

• Six Sigma
• FMEA
• 8D

Industry Keywords

• Wind Energy
• Utility-Scale Energy
• Construction Management
• Plant Engineering
• Quality Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Outlook