Layup Tooling Engineering- Senior Specialist (Goleniow)

Join the new Vestas Blades Tooling department. You will join a team of tooling engineers who value a culture of excellence, innovation and accountability. If this sounds interesting, apply for the role!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing  > Blades PE Layup

Vestas Blades Process Engineering establish an efficient engineering organization capable of setting new industry benchmarks in manufacturing excellence. the main purpose of the organization is optimize existing blade manufacturing processes and develop robust, standardized and capable processes for new blade designs and to deliver consistent, high-quality engineering support across all manufacturing sites.The Lay-up Blades Tooling department is responsible for tooling development, requirements and specifications. The function will also support the supplier management and development. Service and maintenance strategy, is also within their scope together with OOE and TPM.

Responsibilities 

As a Tooling Engineer at Vestas, you will play a key role in defining the requirements and specifications for tools used in the Lay-up process, in the blades building process. If you do not have a deep knowledge within composite materials, you will have a high motivation to get it. Your main responsibilities:

• Design, and optimizing tools for the lay-up processes
• Create tooling and supplier roadmap via analysis of AS IS and future state
• Tool development and delivery (TPM)
• Service and maintenance strategy including EAM
• Investigating and solving production issues using structured methods such as the 5x Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA
• Applying continuous improvement principles using quality tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure final product quality

Qualifications

• About 10 years of experience in similar roles related with tool development
• University degree in Master of manufacturing engineering or alike
• GB Six Sigma or Advance Manufacturing Process Analysis
• Fluent English
• Ability to develop and or specify the functions of tools for handling the blade parts connected to lay- up process, including equipment for quality control and online process measurements 

Competences 

• Deep understanding of how the manufacturing processes can be automized for the benefit of the product quality
• Preferably having composite materials knowledge, understanding of fiberglass, carbon fiber, epoxy resins, and other materials used in production
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• You are self-motivated; result-oriented and possess great organizational discipline
• You find it exciting and interesting to work with other people in a large organization and can build up an intensive network across cultures and time zones and work with stakeholders
• You are customer-oriented and can understand the complete business value chain seen from a customer perspective
• You are interested and willing to spend time in the factory environment as required to understand and solve problems 

What we offer

At Vestas, team members benefit from a supportive and varied international workplace, receiving equitable compensation for their contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! As the business expands, Vestas seeks a variety of skilled individuals to become part of our workforce. Our organization values and honors every employee, and we provide enticing benefits that include: an extensive training program, significant avenues for both professional and personal advancement, a Bonus Program, and engaging team events. We emphasized developing both personal and professional skills. In exchange, we anticipate your commitment to putting forth additional effort to attain our collective goals 

Additional information

Primary work location will be factory in Goleniów, Poland. Applications are handled on an ongoing basis.

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DEIB StatementAt 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.

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About VestasVestas 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.