Senior Functional Lead - Quality and Test
Posted: 24 January 2025
Requisition ID: 62525
Location: Leça do Balio, Grande Porto, PT
Work Experience: Management
Type of Position: Full-Time
Job Family: Engineering
Are you ready to work in a very innovative environment in the industry of wind energy?
Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Power SI Technical Management
Are you ready to maintain the highest standards of quality in our products? Do you have a focus on systematic and automatic testing of software solutions and attention to detail? If so, we invite you to explore this great career opportunity!
Vestas Power System Integration delivers solutions to integrate wind and hybrid power plants into the grid and the environment. This includes Power Plant Controller Software, Electrical simulation models and tools, Integration of environmental control functions, and qualification of Electrical Balance of Plant equipment.
As a key member of our technical management team, you will have the opportunity to determine the performance, quality, and reliability of our products. We offer a crucial position where you will tie all the strings together to ensure we accomplish our quality goals, supporting our vision of excellence in the industry.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and report on module quality.
* Develop and implement strategies for Verification, Validation, and Certification.
* Ensure the right test teams are in place for sub-modules.
* Stay updated with quality guidelines and processes within R&D.
* Advocate for quality within the module and sub-modules.
* Translate performance demands from user factors and product roadmaps into functional and technical requirements.
* Manage quality-responsible engineers in individual sub-modules.
* Represent the module in quality development projects.
* Ensure stability of quality processes across product and module level development projects.
* Engage in cross-product and module quality communities.
* Define and assess critical quality metrics.
* Facilitate implementation of quality processes through maturation of relevant tools and metrics.
* Improve knowledge of quality through training and research.
* Develop and oversee the test strategy for the department.
* Specify platforms for the collection of quality metrics.
* Define the roadmap for test and quality-related features.
Qualifications
To fulfill this position, you possess deep insights into quality assurance practices relevant to product design and significant experience as a software tester combined with a solid focus on quality. Training in Six Sigma methodologies is beneficial.
To be considered for the role, you must have:
* A master's degree in automation and control, software or another relevant field.
* More than 5 years of professional experience in the software testing area.
* Experience with Quality assurance frameworks.
* Experience with Quality design processes.
On a personal level, we envision that you have:
* A collaborative and innovative mindset.
* Curiosity and focus on building value-creating, scalable solutions.
* Able to thrive in a changing work atmosphere.
* Good communication skills with a problem-solving approach.
* Motivated to collaborate and contribute to team goals.
What We Offer
You will be part of a highly motivated and goal-oriented team committed to creating business value and developing innovative technical solutions. We offer a place where your enthusiasm for personal development can flourish. Our workplace is informal and agile, with a high level of freedom in defining the way forward.
If you are ready to take on this stimulating and rewarding role, apply now and be a part of our team!
Additional Information
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.
DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines.
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