Plant Quality Technician - 2nd Shift (m/f/d)

Nordex Group • West Branch, IA

20h

About The Position

The Plant Quality Technician supports Nordex’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality. As part of the Production Quality Assurance (PQA) team and reporting to the PQA Manager, this role ensures that incoming goods, in-process production, and final products meet established quality standards. The technician works closely with production and global teams to inspect, audit, analyze, evaluate, and accept or reject materials and products; manage quality deviations; investigate root causes; and propose improvements and corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of professional experience in quality control in the manufacturing industry.
• Solid knowledge of quality inspection techniques and quality standards.
• Understanding of electrical or mechanical systems and components.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and quality management systems such as SAP QM.
• Experience opening and following up on production-line non-conformities.
• Responsible, structured, and independent work approach, with strong attention to detail and ability to identify non-conformities.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams and departments.
• Strong work ethic and dedication to completing tasks.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Ability to handle changing challenges and adapt quickly to new situations.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Commitment to maintaining and promoting safety standards, complying with safety regulations and company policies, and proactively identifying and mitigating hazards.
• Ability to properly use applicable safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats; loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Fluent spoken and understood English to communicate safety and job-related information, follow instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in quality or a technical field.
• Two years of professional experience in quality control in wind turbine manufacturing.
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and End-of-Line (EOL) inspections to verify compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and legal requirements.
• Monitor production processes for material, component, and assembly quality deviations, and support timely resolution to minimize production impact.
• Open, document, and follow up on non-conformities, deviations, and non-compliance reports, ensuring corrective actions are effective and closed.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of inspections, test results, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
• Support root cause analysis with internal stakeholders and help develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities with production, engineering, and other internal stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate with suppliers to address received-material quality issues and supplier performance.
• Participate in and support internal and external audits.
• Operate and interpret measurement and inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, and 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.

Benefits

• Three weeks (120 hours) of accrued paid time off.
• Medical insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Student debt repayment and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellbeing, family planning, and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED