Development Engineer: Quality Manager in the Testing and Calibration (TAC) section - DTU Wind

We are looking for a Quality Manager to maintain and develop our quality system for wind turbine testing, lidar calibrations and other wind measurement campaigns and measurement-related activities. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues. Additionally, you will have other responsibilities and support the section’s activities; for instance, by being responsible for small commercial projects, analysing data, developing internal tools and methods, etc.

The place of employment is Risø Campus, close to Roskilde.

The TAC section works very close with wind industry, bringing the latest developments in DTU Wind Energy and Energy Systems research to the field. We operate test stations in Høvsøre and Østerild, where we test prototypes of the next generation wind turbines. We are an accredited test laboratory for mechanical loads, power performance tests, and lidar calibrations. 

We are proud to contribute to developing and applying new measurement techniques and test methods, in close collaboration with other sections, clients, research partners, and international standardization and cooperation groups.

The job
We expect that your role as quality manager will take approximately half of your time, and it will consist of:

• Ensuring that the quality system is up to date and complies with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and IECRE quality requirements.
• Implementation, maintenance and improvement of our quality manual documents, procedures and instructions.
• Performing internal audits according to ISO 17025: 2017 requirements.
• Preparing for DANAK and IECRE annual audits, follow-ups and correction of deviations. 
• Data management in TAC projects: user administration of FTP servers, databases and data sites; managing the data archive.
• User management and maintenance of web-based online system and logbook.

Additionally, you will:

• Be project manager of small commercial projects.
• Depending on qualifications, perform other support tasks like: data analysis, software development, various tasks in measurement projects, support in research projects, etc. 

Our expectations of you
We imagine that you already possess many of the following qualifications:

• Experience working with and managing quality systems related to measurements. Preferably, with training or experience in quality management according to ISO 17025:2017
• Experience with measurement systems and data analysis.
• Being the driver that ensures that the quality system is up to date, useful and an active component in the section development.
• Has a good analytical approach and the ability to work systematically and well-organized.
• Good at inter-personal communication and teamwork.
• Good communication skills (written and oral) in English 
• Basic knowledge of database techniques and data acquisition 
• Technical understanding of basic mechanical and electrical structures or components.
• Preferably, experience with measurements on wind turbines or meteorological measurements including lidar measurements.
• Capacity to work as part of a team.

What we offer in return
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, teaching, innovation and scientific advice for the benefit of the surrounding community. We place emphasis on a high level of professionalism among our staff, so skills development is an integral part of our organization. We offer a great flexibility in the position. In the area of technical and natural sciences, DTU is one of the leading research and education institutions in Europe.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The position is full time (37 hours).

The place of work is Risø Campus in Roskilde.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 13 November 2024 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Section TAC, Paula Gómez, [email protected]  or +45 21 79 88 14.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Wind and Energy Systems is one of the world’s largest centers of wind energy and energy systems research and knowledge, with a staff of more than 400 people from 37 countries working in research, innovation, research-based consulting and education. DTU Wind and Energy Systems has approximately 90 PhD students. The department’s cross-disciplinary research is organized through strategic research programmes that collaborate with Danish and international universities, research institutions and organizations, as well as the wind industry.

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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.