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

Nordex Group•West Branch, IA

14d

About The Position

The Plant Quality Technician supports Nordex’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants and works as part of the Production Quality Assurance (PQA) team, reporting to the PQA Manager. The role ensures incoming goods, in-process work, and final products meet established quality standards, technical specifications, and legal requirements. The technician works closely with production and global teams to inspect, audit, analyze, evaluate, and accept or reject goods and products. Responsibilities also include coordinating quality deviations, investigating root causes, proposing improvements and corrective and preventive actions, and supporting quality standards throughout the production process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 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 (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 approach to work.
High attention to detail and ability to identify non-conformities.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across departments.
Strong work ethic and dedication to completing tasks.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate 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 safety protocols and procedures and to maintaining a safe working environment.
Ability to speak and understand English fluently for safety and job-related communication.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in quality or a technical field.
At least 2 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 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.
Open, document, and follow up on non-conformities, deviations, and non-compliance reports, ensuring corrective actions are completed 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 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, including 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.
Promote safety, comply with safety regulations and company policies, identify and mitigate hazards, use applicable safety equipment, and communicate safety information effectively.