Assistant Lead Engineer

Requisition ID:  61398
Location(s): 

Leça do Balio, Grande Porto, PT

Work experience:  Professional
Type of position:  Full-Time
Job Family:  Engineering

 

Vestas Factory

 

Do you want to build the future of green energy?

Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development > Powertrain TCM

Our department is accountable for the creation and upkeep of solutions, encompassing processes, tools, and support documents, related to the transport, installation, and servicing of Vestas Powertrains across the globe. Engaged in both the development of new turbines and the enhancement of existing fleet solutions, we are essential in ensuring operational standards throughout the lifecycle of Vestas' powertrains.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of TCM business processes, including requirements, design, verification, maintenance, and operation
  • Gather and negotiate customer requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals
  • Support the design of TCM solutions throughout the entire lifecycle, prioritizing safety, quality, and timely delivery within budget constraints
  • Conduct field verification to ensure the functionality and reliability of implemented solutions
  • Manage design risks associated with tools, processes, and documentation to mitigate potential issues
  • Facilitate business process improvements and cost reduction initiatives through standardization and efficiency enhancements
  • Encourage cross-functional collaboration with interface owners and ensure project delivery aligns with safety, quality, and time requirements, while promoting continuous improvement

 

Qualifications

We are seeking an ideal candidate with the following qualifications:

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related relevant studies
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in designing tools and processes for the transport, installation, and servicing of wind turbine components
  • Proficiency in Structural Engineering, including FE analysis, analytical calculation, D-FMEA, and Eurocode 3
  • Solid knowledge in process design, including Process Flow, PFMEA, and PRA methodologies
  • Experience in developing offshore service processes (beneficial)
  • Experience in the wind industry, lifting tools and processes is beneficial

 

Competencies

We see the ideal candidate possessing the following:

  • Ability to blend technical proficiency with a good business insight
  • Possess skills to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain focus on targets
  • Self- motivated and with a clear sense of responsibility
  • Creative mindset for an effective approach to complex engineering tasks encountered
  • Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Exposure to operational environments involving the transport or lifting of special loads
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma methodologies

 

What we offer

Join us for an opportunity that presents great avenues for both professional and personal growth within an international setting in wind turbine manufacturing. As a valued team member, you'll immerse yourself in a highly professional atmosphere underscored by profound technical knowledge and an dedicated commercial ethos. Here, you'll not only contribute to the future of wind turbine design but also have an integral part in advancing corresponding TCM 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
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 185 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 30,000 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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