Quality Engineer

About the Company

We are on a mission to empower the green energy market by delivering innovative solutions that enhance the design, performance, and reliability of wind energy systems. Our technology contributes to the prevention of failures, optimization of operations, and increased asset lifetime in wind energy.

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Engineer to join our Operations Team in Porto. This role combines hands-on technical work with quality assurance responsibilities across manufacturing, assembly, integration, and field operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating closely with engineering, product development, and field teams. This position offers strong growth opportunities and increasing responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures

• Perform inspections, testing, and validation of systems during manufacturing, assembly, and integration phases

• Manage nonconformities, identify root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions

• Collaborate with Operations and Installation Teams to ensure quality standards are met during on-site integration (including international wind farms)

• Monitor and report key quality metrics and performance indicators

• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and applicable industry requirements

• Work closely with engineering and product teams to improve product reliability and performance

• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of inspections, tests, and quality reports

• Support supplier and component quality evaluation when required

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across company workflows

• Support ISO audits and certification processes

Required Qualifications

• Degree or technical background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Proven experience in quality control, testing, or manufacturing environments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, failure analysis)

• Hands-on experience with inspection and testing methodologies

• Quality mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams

• Proactive, responsible, and ownership-driven attitude

• Good communication skills (internal and external stakeholders)

• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001) and certification processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Fluency in Portuguese and English

• Availability for occasional field work (including wind turbines and international travel)

• Valid EU work permit

Experience in the wind energy sector or similar industries is a strong plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and expertise

• Health insurance

• Flexible working hours & hybrid work model

• Meal and flexible benefit allowances (meals, transport, health, equipment, etc.)

• Dynamic work environment in a fast-growing company

• Office perks (snacks, coffee, etc.)

• Opportunity to contribute to innovation in the wind energy sector