Lead Technical Bid Engineer

The Technical Sales Management department is the regional arm of our global Technical Sales Organisation, which links our Business Unit and our customer needs towards the central Power Solutions Team, responsible for the global Product Development in Vestas. The Onshore Lead Technical bid Engineer role within Technical Sales Management is a highly diversified role that requires solid technical skills as well as a solid commercial mindset. You will work with our Sales organization, our customers as well as central engineering functions which requires good communication and interfacing skills to propel growth in the wider Asia region by ensuring the best possible technical solution for our customers.

Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > VPS Region APAC > Technical Management Onshore GA+Japan

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Your main responsibilities as a Lead Technical Bid Engineer within the Technical Sales Management team will be to represent the technical solution and provide support towards the sales deal team during the bidding phase as well as to the project execution team after contract award.

Responsibilities include:

· Responsible for the wind turbine technical solution

· Respond to queries related to wind turbine product during bidding and project execution phases

· Collaborate with cross functional members and integrate the best solution to customers

· Support product certification activities towards METI certification aligning with CLASS NK, third parties and Grid Utilities.

· Review wind turbine configuration change requests against contracted configuration

· Deliver the technical solution towards customers during project execution phase

· Work closely with key stakeholders during project execution including project management, internal engineering resources and on-site team for installation and commissioning

· Communicate with various stake holders such as customer engineers, BOP contractors, Utility engineers, local/regional administrators across engineering aspects.

Qualifications

Engineering background (Electrical experience preferred, alternatively Mechanical, Civil, Industrial or similar) combined with commercial insight/interest

Prior experience directing technical negotiations, ideally of heavy machinery, power plant equipment or similar, is necessary

· Fluent in English and Japanese both spoken and written is essential

· Ability to work collaboratively with other technical bid management colleagues, internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects milestones are met

· Holistic understanding of commercial and legal aspects of technical solutions.

· Previous experience in wind energy or industrial plant environment is beneficial

Competencies

Solid communication skills and prior experience interacting with a variety of technical and commercial stakeholders

• Organised and collaborative with proven experience working in innovative and high-pressure tendering environments

• Results-oriented, with the ability to be innovative and creative in building a technical value proposition and seeking out value optimisation opportunities

• High level of customer focus, with a holistic understanding of how technical solutions impact a business case commercially and contractually

• Professional presentation skills with ability to present to senior management

What We Offer

We offer an exciting and international job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at the world's global wind OEM. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a solid technical commitment. The exciting candidate will have the opportunity of both professional and personal development in a rapidly expanding organization. The work location is in Japan office.

• Great colleagues that support each other and work together

• Solid opportunities for professional and personal development

• A broad interface with many stakeholders

• The opportunity to create the best supplier collaboration

• The opportunity to make your mark on our service sales strategy

• A position where you can contribute to a greener and sustainable future

Additional information

Primary work location: Tokyo head office. 5 days a week.

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 the 31st of May 2024.

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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.

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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