Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) - Composites (Blades / Nacelle / Hub Covers)
Goldwind
Company Overview
Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing, China
1998
Over 10,000 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Projected revenue of $6.7 billion in 2024 (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Their Business
Goldwind focuses on wind energy technology, particularly large wind turbine generators (WTGs), utilizing Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) technology. Of the more than 26,000 turbines produced by the company, over 23,000 are designed with this technology to enhance efficiency and reduce maintenance costs (source: wikipedia.org). Goldwind's products and services span four main areas: turbine manufacturing (R&D, production, and sales of turbines and their components), wind power services (construction, post-warranty maintenance, asset management), wind farm development (development, operation, and sales of wind farms), and other services including solar projects and financial leasing. Goldwind also offers comprehensive solutions from planning, wind resource assessment, feasibility studies, design, bidding, construction to operation and maintenance, claiming to achieve a 10-20% increase in power generation and a 5-10% reduction in costs (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Projects and Achievements
Notable projects by Goldwind include the Daban City Wind Farm in China (the first wind farm established in 1989, using 150kW turbines), the installation of 500MW PMDD turbines by Goldwind Americas in the United States, two projects acquired in Texas totaling 300MW between 2016-2017, and the Penonome I and II wind farms in Panama (managing/operating a total of 270MW). As of the latest statistics, Goldwind's cumulative installed capacity globally exceeds 40GW, with 26,000 turbines installed (source: wikipedia.org). The company develops and operates wind and solar projects worldwide, with its Australian subsidiary owning and operating local assets, having secured a $6 billion low-interest loan from the China Development Bank in 2010 for expansion (source: goldwindamericas.com).
Recent Developments
In September 2021, Goldwind announced the successful grid connection of its GW 5S smart turbine (an onshore test unit of over 5 megawatts), marking a technological milestone (source: zoominfo.com). Goldwind maintains a market share of 20-25% in the Chinese turbine market until 2024, with no significant acquisitions, mergers, or financing rounds recorded, except for the $6 billion loan in 2010; the company has received investment-grade credit ratings from S&P Global and Moody's and is the first company in China to issue green bonds (source: wikipedia.org).
Work Environment
Goldwind offers positions across turbine manufacturing (R&D, engineering, production), wind power services (construction, maintenance, asset management), and wind farm development (project development, operation), with over 1,000 R&D engineers among its more than 10,000 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Recruitment primarily occurs at the Beijing headquarters, Urumqi, Chicago in the USA, and other cities; although recent employee growth metrics have been tracked, there is no specific recruitment information available (source: goldwindamericas.com). The company culture emphasizes stakeholder interests (employees, customers, suppliers, communities), implementing talent marketization from 2006-2010 and professional management restructuring from 2011-2015 (source: wikipedia.org).
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Job Description
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.
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About the role
May 21, 2026
Full time
Company
- Camaçari, Brazil
Strong proven experience in supplier quality engineering
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