Team Leader - Engineering

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving-force 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!

Engineering & Business Service Center > Engineering > Manufacturing Tooling 

Are you interested to learn, design and develop the tools and equipment's used to bring the innovative design of the wind turbine modules to reality in our factories and the tools used to install in the wind farm? Come join our Tool Engineering team which is part of Engineering department in EBSC. Let's learn, challenge and grow together.

Responsibilities 

• Lead and develop the team through coaching, SMART objective setting, 1:1 meeting, CPD Discussion, etc.
• Drive results on agreed KPIs with respect to Safety/ Quality/ Delivery and Cost.
• Create a learning environment where Knowledge sharing is secured.
• Ensure adequate resources and competence availability to execute the task and projects.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, ensure good working relations and network.

Qualifications    

• Minimum 8 years of working experience in Manufacturing/ Production/ Production engineering/ Quality functions in OEM from Heavy industry/ automotive/ energy sectors.
• Minimum 2 year of previous people management experience (direct reports)
• Exposure in working in an intercultural environment

Competencies    

• Able to strategize, set clear operational goals, follow-up, motivate and develop team members.
• Good leadership skills and a high level of flexibility.
• Leading by an example and willing to make the necessary decisions with limited supervision.
• Proficient in working in a high paced and highly progressive environment.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing and preferably insight into wind turbines, e.g. welding processes and material properties.
• Knowledge of Wind turbines & heavy lifting/ Transportation equipment.
• Broad Knowledge in Engineering Basics.
• Leading/ driving cost reduction/ efficiency increase initiatives through standardization, modularization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills to report effectively on the project status at all levels of an organization.
• Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships with key members of the value-stream.

What We Offer

We offer a chance to join the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, while working as part of a highly motivated and collaborative team. You will get to work with and interact with colleagues locally and across the globe and receive the required training for your professional and personal development in a highly exciting, safe and comfortable work environment.

Additional InformationYour primary location will be in 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 31st Mar 2024. 

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 145 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.