Transport, Construction

Posted: 10 January 2025

Requisition ID: 59621

Location: Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work Experience: Specialist

Type of Position: Full-Time

Job Family: Engineering

In this role, you're tasked with catalyzing innovation, ensuring high technical quality, and contributing to the strategic development of Vestas' tower program. Participate in our global endeavor to progress sustainable energy by setting high design and quality precedents in all our operations. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of the green energy revolution

Responsibilities

• Translating the Tower R&D strategy into a development roadmap for TCM, establishing achievable objectives for functional teams. Providing guidance and mentorship to functional leads within the TCM area.
• Charting the future course for TCM advancement through the identification of key opportunities in strategic planning and technical development. Maintaining a competitive benchmark to ensure Vestas remains at the forefront of the industry.
• Defining tools and process requirements in alignment with turbine specifications and the product roadmap.
• Participating in peer and technical reviews, providing sign-off on technical solutions, risk assessments, and cost evaluations. Ensuring quality and integrity in design reviews and technical solutions within your area of expertise.
• Driving cost reduction and quality improvement through standardization, modularization, and process efficiency enhancements.
• Cultivating a network of contacts across suppliers, customers, product management, sales, production, universities, and test centers. Engaging with suppliers to align on market needs for relevant tools and processes.
• Ensuring technical solutions are aligned with existing intellectual property rights (IPR) and identifying new IPR opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, structural, or civil engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full design lifecycle, from requirements scoping to end-of-life product management.
• Proven experience with large components, including their transportation and heavy construction.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Preferred experience in wind turbine generators; however, relevant experience from other heavy industries (e.g., automotive, aeronautical, oil & gas) will also be considered.

Competencies

• Significant technical expertise and proven ability to facilitate technology development.
• Knowledge of transport and construction tools, processes, and relevant standards (e.g., CE, ANSI); wind turbine industry experience is beneficial.
• Experience with tool design, DFMEA, DRA, HSE RA, PFMEA, and compliance to regulations.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools, CAD, ECM, PDM-Link, and modular product development.
• Process-oriented, structured, with a focus on quality and solutions.
• Well-versed in English and skilled at delivering clear messages, with a leadership approach that anticipates needs and excels in stakeholder collaboration.
• Skilled at building and maintaining global relationships and demonstrating technical leadership with business understanding.

What We Offer

We offer an exciting workplace that provides excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth within an inclusive, international environment at the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer. We prioritize diversity, responsibility, and a balanced approach that promotes both creativity and quality in our solutions.

Additional Information

Our preferred work location for this role is our office in Aarhus, Denmark. Up to 30 travel days per year. Please be advised to apply on or before 7th Feb 2025.

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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.

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.