Lead Engineer - Service Lift (NPD)

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Aerodynamic & Mechanical > Tower Module > Tower Internals

Tower Internals is a Sub Module of the Tower Module within the Aerodynamic & Mechanical area in Vestas Power Solutions (Vestas R&D). Vestas Power Solution is a business unit where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, maintained and tested. Vestas Power Solutions operates on a global scale with more than 1,300 employees.

Power Solutions, Tower module is the technology department responsible for the design and innovation of Vestas Towers. The Tower organization is 100+ strong responsible for the design, development, industrialization and lifecycle support of tower products.

We are a team of diverse people with different technical competencies, educational backgrounds and personal traits. We are very open-minded and encourage a go-do-approach.

Responsibilities

• You will be owner and overall responsible for the Tower Internal Service Lift portfolio during the entire lifecycle
• Responsible for the technological roadmap for Service Lifts for both onshore and offshore towers
• Identification and requirements specification for the Service Lifts
• Sign off and design reviews on new service lift developments done by our suppliers 
• Sign off and design reviews on new service lift integrations in our towers
• Responsible for the Service Lift cost during the entire lifecycle (CAPEX+OPEX)

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master´s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Industrial or Aeronautical Engineering
• Experience with wind turbine service lift or similar products like industrial elevators
• Minimum professional experience: 8 years in new product development within the wind industry or similar
• Proven experience with design activities like DFMEA, Design Risk Assessment, Design Verification Procedures and Design Verification Result
• Proven experience in co-developing solutions with suppliers and outsourcing partners
• Understanding of mechanical design and structural analysis

Competencies

• Ability to coordinate and handle suppliers
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to interact with multi-cultural and diverse teams all around the globe
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented
• Proven ability to work both with limited supervision and in teams in an environment with tight deadlines
• Open-minded and good at sharing and gathering information within a team to bridge the gap between design and value chain
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to plan, scope and organize work package execution
• Self-motivated and target focused 
• Proactive and enthusiastic with good attention to detail and willingness to take ownership to meet expectations

What We Offer

We offer you a creative job with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment at a global manufacturer of wind turbines. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a high technical and commercial commitment. You will get a unique opportunity to influence building of complex projects and your position in an informal and rapidly developing environment.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

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 30th November 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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