Lead Professional - Blades

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a main motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Quality > CIM & SI > CIM Engineering & Excellence

Power Solutions is where new product ideas and technologies are developed, matured, tested and improved. To put it short, we in Vestas Power Solutions are the cornerstone of Vestas - we are shaping the future of modern products. You will be part of the Continuous Improvement Management (CIM) department that operates across Vestas value chain, external suppliers and partners, growing multi-disciplined and cross-functional projects primarily related to product improvement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate failures reported from turbines in field by collaborating with site technicians and design engineers
• Drive root-cause analysis and identify impact on fleet
• Make alignment with all affected stakeholders like: Module owners, service, Construction, legal, finance etc
• Dialogue with the supplier/ manufacturer of the affected component
• Identify short and long-term actions to reduce effect of failure
• Support development of improvement solution. Testing specifications for solution
• Prepare inputs for customer and stakeholder communication
• Prepare inputs for Business Case
• Initiate creation of necessary Design Change Orders and update DFMEA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's in Mechanical / Aeronautical / Automotive / Similar specialization with 10+ years of industry experience
• Hands on experience with Composite parts and Blades will be preferred.
• Field experience in Wind Industry especially with Vestas WTGs will be preferred
• Experience with DMAIC improvement cycle, 6-Sigma, SCRUM and gate models would be a value-added aspect.
• Exposure to multi-culture and international organization is desired

Competencies

• Knowledge in working with Engineering drawings.
• Usage of CAD tools and SAP
• Good communicator - verbal and in written
• Fluent in English - written and oral
• Good analytical skills are required
• Self-motivated and target focused - proactive and enthusiastic with good attention to detail and willingness to take ownership
• Exposure in JIRA is advantageous

What we offer

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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be Vestas India, Chennai.

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 September 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.