Lead Engineer

Do you have an engineering degree that you would like to utilize and to develop to the next level? Would it motivate you to work on complex global projects with many international stakeholders - knowing that you play a part in creating a more sustainable future? If yes, then this might be the job for you.

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global PE Blades > Mould & Assembly engineering
Vestas is a global name in the renewable energy sector, committed to innovation in wind energy solutions. As a Lead engineer you will have an important role enabling the development of new manufacturing solutions. Concepting and Validation for assembly tools for blades manufacturing on internally and externally factories. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across COO, VPS and external suppliers to optimize the tools allowing the receiving factory to fulfill their production plan.

Responsibilities
In this role you will be involved in the development, specifications, and commissioning of large and complex tools for wind turbine blade manufacturing.
Your primarily responsibilities:

• Developing and specifying requirement and verifications plan for new tools
• Performing design review on supplier design
• Conduct FAT, SAT and be a part of tool commissioning onsite on a global environment
• Representing Blades PE tooling onsite and being able to troubleshoot issues at hand

Qualifications

• Engineering degree, either Bachelor or Master level
• DK/EU equivalent drivers license

We also prefer some of the following:

• Experience from larger manufacturing companies
• Experience in development and delivering larger manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge from manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing
• Experience with composite blades build processes
• Experience with lifting tools

Competencies

• High safety and Quality mindset
• Able to take a decision at hand and execute
• Team focused, securing all deliverable is at the highest quality standard
• Structured mindset, detail orientated
• Capable to formalize technical requirements and specifications for blades assembly tools

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring and challenged environment. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.
You will become a part of a highly professional environment with a good technical commitment.

Additional information
Location: Lem, DK
Up to 80 travel days might be required per year
For additional information regarding this position, please contact Dennis Tølløse Laursen, Engineering Manager at during normal office hours.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 10th July 2024

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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, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, 'Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry'. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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