Supplier Quality Assurance Manager, Steel Towers (m/f/d)

About the role

The Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. The role is based in North America and focuses on ensuring suppliers meet quality, technical, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main quality interface between the company and steel tower suppliers across North America
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing requirements
• Maintain and promote safety protocols and procedures
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment
• Drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives (quality performance, defect reduction, process optimization)
• Track and report supplier KPIs (PPM, NCRs, audit findings, delivery quality)
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Project teams to resolve technical and quality issues
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and validation activities at supplier sites
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and quality records
• Support supplier claims management related to quality deviations
• Identify risks in the supply chain and implement mitigation plans
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or similar)
• Additional certifications in Quality (Six Sigma, CQE, Welding Inspector, NDT) are a plus
• Minimum 5 years in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or similar roles
• Experience in steel structures, wind towers, or heavy industry preferred
• Experience working with suppliers in North America is highly valued
• Proven experience in audits, RCA, and supplier development
• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport
• Ability to meet specific OSHA and ANSI weight limits of 265 lbs. or less

Qualifications

• Passport required for international travel
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position

Skills

• Strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off (3 weeks accrued)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription Gym Membership
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance