As an Engineer in IOW Production Engineering at Vestas, you optimize and continually improve blade manufacturing processes to deliver high-quality renewable energy solutions. You’ll collaborate with Operations, Quality, Lean, and HQ Engineering to ensure robust process control, safety, and efficiency while supporting new products and technology transfers. This role offers hands-on leadership in process improvements and NPI activities with a focus on impact, quality, and cross-functional collaboration. Join a mission-driven team shaping wind turbine blade production at Isle of Wight.
Pay / Benefits
37.5 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements
Annual discretionary bonus up to 5%
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Private medical and dental insurance
Responsibilities
Manage PFMEA activities and maintain control documentation aligned with change processes (QBD, ECM, ToCI)
Meet SQDCP objectives through process design, control plans, layouts, capability management, and workforce balancing
Define and maintain manufacturing processes, testing requirements, tooling specifications, and process documentation
Support first-time-right quality via process confirmations, layered audits, and poka-yoke solutions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives with Lean Engineering using data trends to boost efficiency
Govern Engineering Change Management (ECM) and ensure effective process changes in the factory
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Technology Transfer (TT) projects with cross-functional teams and HQ
Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and external teams to ensure robust implementation of new products and technologies
Key requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering
Strong understanding of production processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
Proven experience managing engineering projects and delivering process improvements
Core Tools training and certification: PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Experience supporting NPI activities in manufacturing environments
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