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Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Components and Process Engineering
You will report to the head of Component & Process Engineering and will have technical accountability as the Senior Function Lead (SFL) for Component Design in this area for the new blade project, as well as oversee design maintenance on existing products. You will sit in a team of SFLs (technical leaders) and Sub-module owners (people leaders) and Tech Leads (technical project leads). The team is located across different locations in Denmark, Isle of Weight (UK), Chennai (IN) and Porto (PT).
Responsibilities
Your main working areas would be:
* Technical Development & Integration: Manage the development and integration of blade features and components into blade products, ensuring performance and functionality
* Technology Pipeline Delivery: Provide mature technology components for new blade projects, supporting innovation and readiness
* Scope Definition & Quality Assurance: Define high-level technical scope and sign off on Component Functional Reviews to ensure quality and delivery
* Project Execution & Documentation: Execute blade projects using Vestas/Modular Way to Market, deliver manufacturing models and documentation
* Performance Analysis & Roadmapping: Assess current component performance using engineering tools (e.g., FMEA, Six Sigma) and maintain a development roadmap
* Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate across teams to balance design drivers like performance, cost, mass, and process efficiency throughout the blade lifecycle
* Design Process & Modularization: Ensure systematic design quality, maintain design guidelines, and develop a modular roadmap for performance, cost-out, and technology reuse
Qualifications
For this position we expected the following qualifications:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in composite blade development
* You have extensive experience and understanding within the structural blade design, design for manufacturing, and have good practical understanding of composite manufacturing
* Proficient in expressing ideas clearly in both spoken and written English
* Master engineering tools like FMEA, IDOV 6 sigma
* Understanding of CATIA (or other CAD tools)
For this role, the following skills are considered essential:
* You will be committed to taking significant steps and acting decisively
* You are quality and fact driven
* Your communication and presentation skills are proficient, allowing for transparent interactions with diverse stakeholders
* You can motivate, inspire and deliver technical solutions through others and can demonstrate technical leadership
* You have the knowledge and experience to lead and mentor engineers
* You will have a high focus on health and safety in all aspects
What we offer
We present an engaging position with ample chances for both professional development and personal enrichment in a stimulating workplace at a respected wind turbine producer. You will be part of an international work environment across four office locations and multiple internal and external factories. We highlight the significance of initiative, trustworthiness, and the perfect synthesis of creativity and quality in all our projects.You will become part of a highly professional team where we value each member to handle their assignments and direct them until implementation, with openness and sharing amongst the team to grow and develop.Come join us and you will be part of an international organization with opportunities
Additional information
In this full-time role, your work location can be either Aarhus, Denmark (Our HQ), Isle of Wight, UK or Porto, Portugal.Please, submit your CV in English.We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so please don’t hesitate to send your application immediately. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and will close the position as soon as we have found a good candidate.For more information, please contact Jesper Høeg, Head of Blade Components & Process Engineering at +45 5214 6483.
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DEIB StatementAt Vestas, we recognise 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 VestasVestas 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 185 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 30,000 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.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
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