Process Excellence Engineer

Would you like to work in a global environment, where new products are being developed and introduced at a high pace, where safety and quality are essential? Are you motivated by working with processes, and implementing improvements projects on different levels in the organization? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > COO NCE > PEX Stettin

Regional Manufacturing NCE includes manufacturing of Blades, Nacelles and Generators, as main components. There are currently 2251 employees working within our region, counting 20 different nationalities. We currently operate at 5 internal sites across UK, Denmark, and Germany. A new site is planned for operation in Szczecin, Poland. As a PEX Engineer you will play an important role on a operational level at our Assembly factory Szczecin and take part in executing our strategy within production excellence.

Responsibilities
In close collaboration with local team, we expect that you participate and contribute in making the factory adhere to our Production Excellence strategy, and as a part of that:

• Ensuring the basic lean foundation is in place – 5S, Standard work, Shop floor management etc.
• Support in creating business cases for prioritizing projects based on the factory’s targets, ensure progress and follow-up
• Maturing the LEAN mindset and processes in the factory
• Participate and deliver training at different levels in the factory
• Coaching of team leads, functions specialists and operators
• Collect data for future improvements
• Participate in improvement projects across Vestas 

Qualifications 

• Potentially, but not necessarily, you have an electrical engineering degree or other relevant education
• You have most likely some years of experience with the LEAN methods and process- and production optimization
• Comfortable in facilitating workshops and similar
• Knowledge of systems to collect data, and being able to set up the data ready for analyze
• Experienced user in Excel
• Fluent English and Polish language skills, written and spoken

Competencies

• Strong cooperation and communication skills
• Process and data driven
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions to complex problems
• High attention to detail, effective organization skills and structured approach
• Real “go-do” attitude

What we offer 
We offer you an exciting and complex job with great opportunities for professional and personal development within a global company in the renewable energy industry. You will be provided with an original opportunity to set your footprints within an essential area in Vestas. You will be an integral part of an international team, with a positive attitude and who are keen to make a difference.

Additional information 

Work location: Szczecin, Poland 
Travel days: up to 30 days travel 

For additional information please contact Head of Operations Martin Bjerregaard on +4561287852
Application deadline: 31st August 2024. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date if the right candidate is identified before.
Start date: 1 September 2024 or before/after if mutually agreed 

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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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