Assistant Lead Composite Engineer

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Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Shell & Web Process

Vestas R&D Blades > Blades Segment > Shell & Webs Process

The Shell & Webs Process team supports new process development, technology projects and CIM cases in the Blade R&D Segment.

The Shell & Webs Process team is accountable for the blade process elements having the right TRL and MRL maturity. It is also responsible for the manufacturing process design and development of wind turbine blades. The team is made up of enthusiastic employees located in China, Lem and Nakskov Denmark, Isle of Wight UK and in Porto in Portugal. This is an exciting position involving travel to Vestas blades manufacturing facilities around the world working on existing products but also participating in development projects.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Lead Composite Engineer, you will develop process optimized for composite components that can be robustly manufactured. Mainly working in a multi-disciplined and cross-functional team, you will:

• Travelling worldwide, it is essential for this position. You can expect a minimum of 90 travel days per year
• Develop process for manufacture of large-scale composite components
• Develop and maintain Process FMEAs to ensure robust and efficient design
• Utilize Six Sigma methodology to reduce process variation and enhance process controls
• Promote the integration of elements into new blade designs
• Increase the process maturity of new blade elements across the full value chain
• Creation of Manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Support early prototypes builds and carry out process verification activities to ensure the intent is met
• Define specifications across design, process, and tooling functions
• Creating engineering request and changes via the Engineering Change Management system - ECM (Windchill)
• Compile requirements and stakeholder feedback to develop, down select and de-risk component design
• Provide supplier support, both internal and external

Qualifications

For this position we expected the following qualifications:

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, coupled with practical knowledge of composite manufacturing e.g. infusion technology, component assembly
• Experience within blade process for manufacturing or prototype environment
• Experience with running optimization and process development projects in manufacturing environments
• Experience with statistical data & tolerance analysis
• Experience in coordinating FMEAs
• Good communication skills in English, orally and written

Competencies

• You will be motivated and responsible - particularly focused to meet project deadlines working effectively with remote manager
• Display a high degree of flexibility, and problem-solving
• Proactive and action-orientated but always defined by facts and data
• You will actively seek what you need to complete your tasks
• Customer-oriented, with a service mindset and a significant quality focus
• Great team focus: you will enjoy working with a range of people across various international locations, backgrounds and cultures
• You will thrive in a motivated and ever-changing work environment where no day is the same
• You will have a high focus on health and safety within new processes and your daily work
• Good communication skills with a range of stakeholders

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with significant opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at a leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional information

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English.

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DEIB Statement
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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. 
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