Manufacturing Lead

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Production

Would you like to be the technical anchor point for the New Product Introduction in Vestas Nacelles Manufacturing? We are currently looking for a Specialist to take up the role as Manufacturing Lead in our dedicated team Assembly Concepts in Vestas Nacelles Manufacturing.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Nacelles Manufacturing > Assembly Concepts & NPI Engineering
Assembly Concepts is overall accountable for introducing new wind turbine products into Vestas' Nacelles factories. As Manufacturing Lead, you will have a key role in the development phases of our new products into the global ramp up and into serial production.

Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Lead is the technical anchor point for the New Product Introduction in Vestas Nacelles Manufacturing. You will ensure the technical alignment between the different work stream in our NPI projects e.g., Manufacturing Concepts, Tooling, Process Design, Quality and Logistics.
The Manufacturing Lead also support building the strategic direction for the different products in manufacturing and get alignment among Vestas Nacelles factories with relevant production.

• You have understanding of our production lines and the optimum utilization of our capacity
• You lead a team committed to a specific New Product Introduction on either Nacelle or Hub
• Act as technical counterpart to the Project Manager

Qualifications

• You have an engineering degree
• A relevant background within Manufacturing, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Extensive working experiences within manufacturing
• We prefer experience in wind industry
• Fluent in English both in writing and verbally
• Experience from working with DfM - Design for for Assembly, Test, Logistics, transport etc. Relevant for manufacturing
• We prefer knowledge of SAP & Windchill applications

Competencies
Competencies Required to be successful in this role, we expect you commit towards being able to:

• Be disciplined with respect to structures and agreements
• Keeping deadlines and having quality in focus
• Being able to speak up if something is not right!
• Take the ownership and drive changes if needed
• Question our current methods and lead the change if needed
• Have a good understanding of complex organizational setups, in order to efficiently communicate with your colleagues and relevant stakeholders
• Have a good broad technical foundation, and the ability to pick up new knowledge fast

What we offer
We offer a very interesting job with a unique opportunity to become part of a motivated team introducing innovative products within the wind industry. You will ensure the direction on the future manufacturing setup for wind turbines around the world.

Additional information
Location: DK, Aarhus
The first year you will be expected to be at our Factory in DK, Munkebo a couple of days per week.
Expected travel approximately 30 days annually.
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 12th October 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.
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.