Tooling Engineer - Taranto

Professional | Full-Time  | Engineering

Are you interested in the wind energy sector?

We are hiring Tooling Engineers to join our Blades Process Engineering team at the Vestas wind turbine blade factory in Taranto.

We are looking for professionals to support two key manufacturing areas: Handling & Logistics and Finish & Paint:

No matter your level of experience, we several vacancies, some for junior engineers and some others for senior engineers who want to enhance their career in an important renewable energy company.

Responsibilities

As a Tooling Engineer, you will support the design, development, and optimization of tools and equipment used in the manufacturing of wind turbine blades. Your focus will be on delivering safe, efficient, and standardized tooling solutions that support our goals for: Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

You will work closely with international cross-functional teams, suppliers, and factory staff to ensure that all tooling meets technical, operational, and safety requirements.

• Design, specify, and optimize tooling for either Handling & Logistics or Finish & Paint processes.
• Define maintenance planning and treatment processes for lifecycle management of tools.
• Define technical and safety requirements for tools.
• Support supplier coordination and tool validation, including TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) – a system for maintaining and improving production and quality through equipment maintenance.
• Contribute to maintenance strategies using EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) systems – digital platforms for managing the lifecycle of tools and equipment.
• Solve tooling-related issues using structured methods like: 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve tool performance, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Support standardization projects and share best practices with other Vestas sites.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, CE marking (Conformité Européenne – European safety and quality standard), and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• We are hiring for different seniority levels – from junior engineers to experienced tooling specialists.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Competencies

• Solid understanding of industrial tooling and mechanical systems.
• Ability to define technical and safety requirements for tools.
• Practical problem-solving mindset.
• Willing to work directly on the shop floor.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary + bonus
• A key engineering role in a high-tech, sustainable manufacturing facility.
• The opportunity to enhance the efficiency, safety, and quality of our production processes.
• Career growth in a global leader in wind energy.
• A collaborative, diverse, and innovation-driven team.

Location: This position is based at the Vestas blades factory in Taranto, Italy. Candidates should be located nearby or open to relocation.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

 At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD

 
It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

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. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.