Power Solutions > Aerodynamic & Mechanical >Tower Technical Management
Vestas Power Solutions (VPS) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within VPS you'll find our department, Tower Module, which is part of Aerodynamic & Mechanical area. Our department is developing and maintaining the complete Vestas tower program. The tasks range from business case evaluations to structural engineering including FEM, requirement management, design risk assessment, test planning and project execution and creation of certification documentation.
Our department is accountable for final approval of module requirement, technical quality, risks, and solutions across the value chain and across the various tower sub-modules. The team liaises with the products on module requirement analysis, required performance steps and coordinate feasibility studies.
Focus is on securing cross functional alignment across tower sub-modules and across the full value chain from procurement, manufacturing to transport, installation, and service. Our team is spread in three different locations: Aarhus, Denmark, Porto, Portugal and Chennai, India. You will sit amongst highly motivated people from many areas of the world, who are always willing to help and give support.
Responsibilities
The role as Module Design Owner has great strategic attention with many interfaces across the organization. You will lead the Technical Management team and together you are overall accountable for technical design within module.
- Develop module strategy incl technology roadmap, module roadmap, needed performance steps and modularization
- Review and approve scope in module and technology projects (module projects are offshore, onshore, repowering and localization)
- Continuously be aware and manage technical risks by acting as technical review leader and support mitigations in the sub modules
- Module requirement management (receive product requirements, alignment of requirements between sub-modules and between modules, approve module requirements)
- Define certification strategy
Qualifications
To fit well into the position, you should ideally have the following qualifications:
- Structural Engineering degree (Master, or Ph.D.) or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years of experience with system engineering and product design and lead positions within product development
- Hands-on experience with structural design codes and certification of design is an advantage
- Practical experience with design, standardization from wind turbine, commercial vehicle, heavy duty, automotive, aeronautical or defense industry or similar industries will be preferred
- Technical leadership skills & technical project management experience
Competencies
We see the ideal candidate have the following personality and competencies:
- Strong analytical skills combined with an empathetic, entrepreneurial, and curious mind
- Capable of defining the strategy and setting clear directions
- Able to work cross functional and communicate with executive management, engineers, and technicians on a professional level
- Design for value chain and end to end (E2E) mindset
- Team orientated, enthusiastic and highly motivated, with effective delegation skills
- Structured way of working and high-quality mindset
- Fluent in English
What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring and diverse work environment within the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. At Vestas, we aim at being sustainable in all aspects - both as employer and business partner. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a broad interface, significant technical commitment, and lots of enthusiasm. You will make a real impact on Vestas' ability to launch future products. Vestas is growing and developing, and we want you to grow with us.
Additional information
Your work location will be our office in Aarhus, Denmark. Up to 30 travel days per year. Please apply on or before 31/05/2023. We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. For additional information about the position please contact Bente Høg, Module Owner, Tower Module +45 4070 5705.
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 145 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.
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.
