Head of Production Engineering

Do you want to be part of a great international company in wind energy? If yes, Vestas has opportunities for you to further expand these capabilities in the wind industry.

Head of Production Engineering > Manufacturing > Tianjin Nacelle

Manage the factory-wide performance improvement agenda by coordinating manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and reliability capabilities to deliver SQDCP, cost, and takt stability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the factory-wide performance improvement agenda by coordinating manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and reliability capabilities to deliver SQDCP, cost, and takt stability
• Ensure NPI/TT readiness, being a key part during the 0 series
• Technical responsibility of performance of factory, including assurance of proper transition of NPI and TT
• Lead Engineering Change Management
• Acting as the end-to-end owner of a product value stream manufactured across plant, accountable for benchmarking performance, standardizing best practices, and supporting consistent flow, execution, and continuous improvement across site
• Enabling plant to meet its KPI targets through aligned standards, capability building, and continuous improvement
• Set staffing and ensure the right skills
• Project management of NPI/TT activities in the factory in cooperation with HQ Staff functions

Qualifications

• Experience in a Warehouse
• Certification in quality control
• Experience in the wind industry, technician
• Extensive experience with MS Office
• Good technical skills
• Capability in reading and understanding technical drawings
• Good understanding of quality control standards and testing techniques.
• Knowledge of SAP - Warehouse Management module
• Good written and spoken English skills

Competencies

• Self-organized and self-directed to work
• Planning and organization skills
• Works well with others
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Positive mindset and supportive attitude
• Safety first behavior and attitude

Primary work location:Tianjin, China

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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 200 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 39,000 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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