Supplier Quality Engineer

Description

**Requisition ID:** 1755 **Country/Region:** BR **Location:**Camacari, BR Sao Paulo, BR **Job Type:** Full Time **Workplace Type:** On Site Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Composites (Blades / Nacelle / Hub Covers) Location **Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil** Work Model **Field\-Based Hybrid Role** Approximately: * **70% of time allocated on\-site at a strategic blade supplier in Camaçari, Bahia** * **30% of time allocated supporting supplier locations across South and Southeast Brazil** Frequent domestic travel is required based on business needs. About the Role We are a global renewable energy technology company expanding our manufacturing and supplier quality footprint in Brazil. We are seeking an experienced **Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)** with strong expertise in composite manufacturing and supplier quality management to support critical wind turbine components sourced from Brazilian suppliers. This is a highly operational, supplier\-facing role requiring strong technical capability, quality discipline, supplier development experience, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural business environment. The successful professional will play a critical role in ensuring supplier capability, process robustness, product compliance, and continuous improvement across strategic manufacturing partners. Primary Commodities in Scope This position will support supplier quality activities related to: * Wind turbine blades * Nacelle covers * Hub covers Key Responsibilities Supplier Quality Management * Lead supplier qualification, audits, capability assessments, and development initiatives * Evaluate supplier manufacturing readiness and process robustness * Support supplier approval for new product introduction and serial production * Drive containment actions, corrective actions, and supplier improvement plans * Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, audits, and structured quality reviews * Escalate supplier quality risks appropriately Quality Engineering * Ensure compliance with technical specifications, internal quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements * Conduct structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, and fault tree analysis * Support PPAP / FAI / process capability reviews where applicable * Review supplier control plans, inspection criteria, test documentation, and quality records * Support NCR management and issue resolution Composite Manufacturing Oversight Evaluate and support manufacturing processes involving: * Vacuum\-assisted resin infusion * Hand layup * Composite curing processes * Filament winding * Structural bonding * Surface finishing * Dimensional inspection * Defect detection and prevention * Composite NDT inspection methods Assess supplier controls related to: * material traceability * process discipline * manufacturing capability * defect prevention systems * inspection robustness * production quality maturity Cross\-Functional Collaboration Work closely with: * Supplier Quality * Engineering * Sourcing / Procurement * Manufacturing * Project teams * Supplier leadership teams Communicate technical risks, supplier concerns, and quality performance clearly to stakeholders. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in: * Materials Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Chemical Engineering * Manufacturing Engineering * or other relevant technical disciplines related to composites manufacturing Postgraduate education in composites, quality, manufacturing, or related areas is a plus. Professional Experience Strong proven experience in supplier quality engineering within industrial manufacturing environments. Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly desirable: * Wind energy * Aerospace * Automotive * Marine * Advanced composites manufacturing Experience with: * supplier qualification * supplier audits * supplier development * process validation * industrial quality systems * issue resolution in manufacturing environments Experience supporting Brazilian suppliers is highly desirable. Technical Requirements Quality Systems \& Methodologies Strong practical knowledge of: * Supplier Quality Management * ISO 9001 * APQP * PPAP * FMEA * SPC * MSA * NCR management * Process capability analysis * Root cause analysis methodologies * Audit execution Knowledge of **APQP4Wind** is considered a strong advantage. Composite Manufacturing Expertise Knowledge of: * composite manufacturing processes * fiberglass / carbon fiber systems * resin technologies * curing processes * defect mechanisms * structural quality inspection * dimensional quality controls * composite NDT methods Standards \& Regulatory Knowledge Familiarity with applicable standards such as: * IEC 61400 * ASTM composite standards * ISO quality standards * ABNT standards * supplier quality frameworks Systems \& Tools Experience with: * SAP (preferred) * ERP / quality documentation systems * Microsoft Office * Power BI (desirable) Certifications (Desirable) Examples include: * ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) * ISO 9001 Lead Auditor * Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt * NDT certifications relevant to composite manufacturing * other equivalent technical certifications Professional engineering registration (CREA), where applicable, is considered a plus. Language Requirements * Portuguese: Fluent * English: Advanced / Fluent (required) English will be required for technical communication and interaction with internal stakeholders. Professional Profile We are looking for professionals with: * strong analytical capability * technical rigor * supplier management maturity * negotiation and influencing skills * structured problem\-solving mindset * autonomy and accountability * adaptability in multicultural environments * resilience in dynamic operational settings * strong commitment to safety, compliance, and quality excellence Travel \& Mobility This role requires: * primary physical presence in Camaçari, Bahia * regular supplier\-site engagement * frequent domestic travel to supplier locations in South and Southeast Brazil Why Join Us This is an opportunity to play a strategic role in strengthening supplier quality capability within one of the world’s most dynamic renewable energy manufacturing environments. You will work on technically complex products, strategic suppliers, and cross\-functional quality initiatives with significant business impact.