CIM Mechanical Specialist

Vestas Technology & Operations > Quality > CIM Tower & Powertrain

Power Solutions is where new product ideas and technologies are developed, matured, tested and improved. Continuous Improvement Management (CIM) is a department within Power Solutions. CIM is a function that operates across Vestas' value chain, including external suppliers and partners, as well as global, multidisciplinary, and cross-functional projects primarily related to product improvement.

The CIM Tower & Powertrain team is versatile, as we cover all the components related to the Tower and the Powertrain in the turbine, from main components like gearboxes, generators, and structural tower parts down to bolt connections and small brackets. Apart from the root cause phase, activities will take a lot of involvement of the entire value chain, like finance, legal, suppliers, service and installation, which requires someone who is collaborative and can coordinate stakeholders and follow the plan through to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the technical solution across the entire value chain
• Investigate failures reported from turbines in the field by collaborating with site technicians and design engineers
• Describe failure mode, problem statement, facts and statistics in relation to CIM cases
• Perform root-cause analysis
• Support regional engineering
• Ensure alignment with affected stakeholders like: Module Owners, SQD, Service, Construction, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Dialogue with the supplier/ manufacturer of the affected component
• Identify short and long-term actions to reduce the effect of failure
• Guide the development of improvement solutions, including test and verification and testing specifications for solutions
• Ensure CIM cases are documented for internal and external stakeholders, including customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or in marine and technical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with wind turbine drivetrain components within wind turbine, aerospace, automotive, heavy industries or similar
• Experience in mechanical failure analysis and solution development
• Knowledge and experience in creating failure forecasts based on statistical methods
• Experience with design and development of processes and special tools
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

Competencies

• You are able to take technical responsibility for high-impact issues and overall component health
• You have solid DMAIC or similar problem-solving skills
• You are able to clearly and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders and audiences
• You have taken part in planning and executing tasks on both operational and strategic levels
• You have been part of a change management process
• You have a thorough and structured approach to your work and can find innovative solutions to problems
• You are capable of making decisions in a short period of time, based on facts, with a pragmatic approach, without compromising the quality or safety requirements
• You are capable of organizing your own work, take initiative in your tasks, and are persistent in reaching your goals
• You have leadership skills and like to use them in your everyday work
• You are customer-oriented and can understand the business value chain seen from a service and customer perspective

What we offer

We offer an exciting and international job with good opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at an established wind turbine producer. We value initiative, accountability and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with solid technical commitment.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 15 days of travel per year.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

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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 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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