Group Lead - QHSE

Become the Group Lead - QHSE at Nordex in Chennai, India. Lead strategic QHSE initiatives, ensuring compliance with global standards and local regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality management and safety culture. Enjoy opportunities for international cooperation and professional growth in a leading wind energy company. Join Nordex as the Group Lead - QHSE in Chennai, India, and play a pivotal role in driving quality and safety initiatives within the wind energy sector. This role involves defining and implementing QHSE strategies, collaborating with engineering and operations teams, and ensuring compliance with international standards. You will lead a high-performing team and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Enjoy the chance to work in a global environment with a focus on sustainable energy.

Nordex Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India On-site Full Time UTC+05:30

Nordex

Company Overview

Name

Nordex SE

Headquarters

Hamburg, Germany

Founded

1985 (Wikipedia)

Size

Over 10,900 employees, revenue of more than 5.7 billion euros in 2022 (Nordex)

What They Do

Nordex SE is a leading company in the manufacturing of onshore wind turbines, specializing in turbines of the 3 to 6 MW+ classes. The company offers comprehensive services including development, manufacturing, project management, installation, and maintenance to ensure cost-effective and high-performance energy generation that can be adapted to various geographical and climatic conditions. The core platform Delta4000, introduced in 2017 with the N149/4.0-4.5, now also includes the N163/5.X and N175/6.X models, known for their flexibility in power ratings and rotor sizes (Nordex Products). These products are designed to meet grid requirements and noise limits, offering hub heights of up to 199 meters through in-house hybrid concrete towers that have proven themselves over 15 years.

Projects & Track Record

The Nordex Group has an impressive track record, starting with the installation of their first turbine, the N27/150, in the late 1980s, which is still operational in Hamburg's first wind farm. Notable projects in recent years include a 107 MW repowering project in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, featuring 12 N163/6.X turbines on 164-meter-high hybrid towers, as well as the 77 MW Schneifelhöhe wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate with 11 N163/6.X turbines (Nordex). These projects demonstrate Nordex's ability to provide tailored solutions for various clients, including Bürgerwind Hollich GmbH & Co. KG and Energieversorgung Mittelrhein.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Nordex has secured significant contracts, including 409 MW, which were commissioned in Germany in the first half of 2025, representing a market share of 32% with the Delta4000 series. Other orders include 107 MW, 77 MW, and 123 MW in Germany, awarded at the end of 2025 (Nordex). The company has focused on expanding its product range, particularly with the introduction of the N175/6.X, whose series production begins in April 2025.

Working There

Nordex employs over 10,900 people in various roles, including engineers, technicians, and project management professionals. The company culture promotes a decentralized organization aimed at customer proximity and offers training in specialized academies to ensure safety and quality. Employees benefit from flexible career paths in the service sector and comprehensive support throughout the entire lifecycle of the turbines, which extends up to 35 years (Nordex).

Contact

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Job Description

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.

Your Tasks

Strategic Leadership: Define and implement QHSE strategy aligned with global objectives and local regulatory requirements. Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all functions.
Cross-Functional Interface: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Service teams to embed quality and safety standards throughout product lifecycle. Act as a key liaison between technical teams and senior leadership for QHSE initiatives.
Quality Management: Lead implementation of APQP, PPAP, and other automotive quality tools for new product launches. Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and customer-specific requirements. Drive Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to improve process capability and reduce defects.
Integrated Management System: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) covering Quality, Environment, and Safety. Conduct internal audits and ensure readiness for external certification audits.
Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing QHSE team, fostering leadership and technical excellence. Implement training and capability-building programs to strengthen organizational competence.
Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to local and international safety regulations and environmental standards. Implement robust risk management frameworks for operational safety and product quality.
Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs for quality, safety, and environmental performance, report progress to senior leadership. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for major quality or safety incidents.

Your Profile

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related field.
Certifications in Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) and APQP.
Minimum 15+ years in Quality Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Strong background in Automotive industry standards and supplier quality management.
Proven experience in implementing Integrated Management Systems and leading cross-functional teams.
Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence and drive change across diverse stakeholders.
Experience in global organizations with multi-site operations.
Familiarity with digital quality tools and Industry 4.0 practices.

Preferred Attributes

APQP & Launch Excellence

On-Time PPAP Approvals: 100% compliance for new product introductions.

Launch Quality Readiness: Zero major quality issues during SOP (Start of Production).

Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ): Reduce COPQ to < 2% in 2028 through Six Sigma projects.

Process Capability (Cpk): Maintain Cpk > 1.67 for critical processes.

Safety & Environment

HSE Key Metrics (LTI/TCIR): Achieve TCIR/LTIF targets

Environmental Compliance: Zero non-conformities in audits and regulatory inspections.

Integrated Management System

Audit Performance: 100% certification compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949).

Internal Audit Closure: All findings closed within 30 days.

Leadership & Team Development

Employee Engagement Score: Achieve target engagement within QHSE team.

Training Hours: measure minimum hours per employee annually on QHSE and continuous improvement.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.