Mechanical Engineering Manager, Offshore Projects

3 days ago

Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Vestas Full time
Mechanical Engineering Manager, Offshore Projects

Posted: 29 January 2025

Requisition ID: 62474

Location: Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Management

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Engineering

If you're interested in engineering excellence, offshore readiness, and working with a vibrant team to deliver transformative solutions, this is your chance to step up. Bring your practical skills, engage with intent, and contribute to building a greener tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide disciplinary and functional leadership to a team of 5 mechanical engineers with a primary offshore focus. Manage the team by setting clear operational priorities and aligning tasks with organizational goals.
  • Nurture a collaborative and effective culture by supporting team members in a matrix organization and ensuring their continuous professional development.
  • Deliver high-level engineering support to regional offshore Service organizations, addressing operational needs.
  • Act as the functional representative in customer and supplier meetings, as well as industry seminars, to promote team capabilities and build relationships.
  • Facilitate the sharing of technical knowledge across Regional Engineering & Technology-NCE, global engineering teams, Continuous Improvement (CIM) teams, and the Vestas Technology & Operations function.
  • Manage the offshore readiness initiatives across Regional Engineering & Technology-NCE, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Represent the team in internal cross-functional workstreams focused on offshore readiness and capability building. Support the tendering phase to secure optimal service packages from existing suppliers. Assist in identifying and developing new suppliers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience handling engineering teams, particularly in roles involving high customer interaction within an engineering function.
  • Solid understanding of the offshore wind industry, including technical problems related to offshore wind turbine service.
  • Good presentation skills, with the confidence and ability to deliver presentations to senior management both internally and externally.
  • Clear and effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written; proficiency in German or Danish is beneficial.

Competencies:

  • Leadership abilities with good communication skills to clearly engage with team members and stakeholders.
  • Has a solid foundation in technical understanding and analytical problem-solving.
  • Strong social skills and cultural understanding to collaborate well with diverse stakeholders within the NCE region.
  • Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to understand and deliver business value from a service and customer perspective.
  • Structured, externally motivated, and with a sense of accountability.
  • Highly goal-driven and capable of contributing as part of a leadership team. A clear preference for simplicity and a focus on continuous improvement in processes and outcomes.
  • Able to manage priorities and perform well in a demanding environment.

What we offer: We offer an opportunity for professional and personal growth within an inspiring and international environment at Vestas. We prioritize initiative, accountability, and a balanced approach to creativity and quality in all solutions. Joining us means becoming part of a highly professional team with a clear aim for technical excellence.

Additional information: The primary work location for this position is Aarhus, Denmark. Up to 30 days of travel per year. 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 28th Feb 2025.

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.

About Vestas: Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialized in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 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.

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