Project Quality Manager - USA (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nordex SE seeks a Project Quality Manager to lead quality management across wind energy projects in North America. You will collaborate with project teams, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet customer specifications and Nordex quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing Project Quality Plans for NA projects, coordinating audits, and driving corrective actions with cross-functional teams. Travel across NA and international locations is required and prior wind energy experience is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Project Quality Management or related technical project environments.
• Experience with quality control/assurance and project quality roles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, APQP, or equivalent.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel within NA and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary quality representative for customers during project execution.
• Review customer quality requirements with Sales.
• Develop and manage Project Quality Plans for North American projects.
• Ensure contractual quality requirements are implemented across manufacturing and project execution.
• Monitor manufacturing quality deliverables and address non-conformities.
• Lead corrective actions and verify long-term resolution.
• Coordinate customer audits and manage audit-related actions.
• Support installation quality activities and project handover.

Skills

Quality management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Wind energy industry

Six Sigma training

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

APQP

Job description

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Chicago, IL, US, 60606 West Branch, IA, US, 52358

DEPARTMENT: HSEQ

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Position Summary

The Project Quality Manager is responsible for leading quality management activities throughout project execution, ensuring that wind turbine deliveries and installations meet customer specifications and Nordex quality requirements. The PQM works closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Site Quality, Installation, Commissioning, Service, suppliers, and customers to proactively identify, manage, and resolve quality-related issues while supporting successful project delivery. The role serves as the primary quality representative for customers and holds responsibility for project quality performance related to cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Customer & Project Quality Management

• Act as the primary quality representative for customers throughout project execution.
• Support Sales during the offer and tendering phase 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.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor manufacturing quality deliverables and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Lead the management and resolution of significant non-conformities identified during transportation, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively and verified for long-term resolution.
• Support quality improvement initiatives across project teams and suppliers.

Customer Audits & Claims Management

• Coordinate customer audits and inspections throughout project execution.
• Manage actions resulting from audits and communicate progress with customers.
• Serve as the quality focal point for customer claims and supplier-related quality issues.

Project Handover & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Support installation quality activities with on-site quality teams.
• Ensure complete transfer of quality-related documentation, lessons learned, and open items during project handover to Operations & Maintenance teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support safe, successful project execution.

WHAT YOU’LL HAVE:

• 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.
• Driving is an essential function of the role. Candidates 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 be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.

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.

The pay for this role is exempt at $120k - $135k USD salary with up to a 15% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values ofRespect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insuran ce with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• 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

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Calm Subscription
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

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