Manufacturing Lead

Are you ready to be the technical anchor point for the New Product Introduction in Vestas Manufacturing.? We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Lead for our dedicated team Assembly Concepts in Vestas Manufacturing.
If you seek a job with great opportunities for professional and personal development, you may join an inspiring environment at a global wind turbine manufacturer!
 

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > Global Manufacturing > Assembly Concepts & NPI Engineering    
We are currently looking for a Specialist to take up the role as Manufacturing Lead in our dedicated team Assembly Concepts in Vestas Manufacturing.
Assembly Concepts is overall accountable for introducing new wind turbine products into Vestas' factories. As Manufacturing Lead, you will have a key role in the development phases of our new products into the global ramp up and into serial production.

Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Lead is the technical anchor point for the New Product Introduction in Vestas Manufacturing. You will ensure the technical alignment between the different work stream in our NPI projects e.g., Manufacturing Concepts, Tooling, Process Design, Quality and Logistics.
The Manufacturing Lead also support building the strategic direction for the different products in manufacturing and get alignment between the five regions with relevant production.

• You have understanding of our production lines and the optimum utilization of our capacity
• You lead a team committed to a specific New Product Introduction on either Nacelle or Hub
• Act as technical counterpart to the Project Manager

Qualifications

• A relevant background within Manufacturing, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Extensive working experiences within manufacturing
• We prefer experience in wind industry 
• Fluent in English both in writing and verbally
• Experience from working with DfX - Design for for Assembly, Test, Logistics, transport etc.
• We prefer knowledge of SAP & Windchill applications 

Competencies
Competencies Required to be successful in this role, we expect you commit towards being able to:

• Be disciplined with respect to structures and agreements
• Keeping deadlines and having quality in focus
• Being able to speak up if something is not right!
• Take the ownership and drive changes if needed
• Challenge the way we work and lead the change if needed
• Have a good understanding of complex organisational setups, in order to efficiently communicate with your colleagues and relevant stakeholders
• Have a good broad technical foundation, and the ability to pick up new knowledge fast

What we offer
We offer a very interesting job with a unique opportunity to become part of a motivated team introducing innovative products within the wind industry. You will ensure the direction on the future manufacturing setup for wind turbines around the world.
 

Additional information
Location: DK, Lindø or Aarhus for the right candidate. However, please note that Lindø will be the location at least 4 days a week for the first 6 months. 
You must expect 25 days of annual travel activity.
For additional information, please contact Kristian Larni Poulsen, Head of Assembly Concepts +45 97303039
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, 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 7th May 2024.
 

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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. 
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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