Assistant Lead Engineer Full Time

About the job
Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Aerodynamic & Mechanical > Tower Module > Tower Internals

Tower Internals is a Sub Module of the Tower Module within the Aerodynamic & Mechanical area in Vestas Power Solutions (Vestas R&D). Vestas Power Solution is a business unit where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, maintained and tested. Vestas Power Solutions operates on a global scale with more than 1,300 employees.

Power Solutions, Tower module is the technology department responsible for the design and innovation of Vestas Towers. The Tower organization is 100+ efficient responsible for the design, development, industrialization and lifecycle support of tower products.

We are a team of diverse people with different technical competencies, educational backgrounds and personal traits. We are very open-minded and encourage a go-do-approach.

Responsibilities

Identification and requirements specification for the Tower Internals Building Blocks
Design new solutions from early conceptualization to final detail design
Optimization of the solutions through FEA assessment and structural calculation
Verification of the new solutions performing Fit, Form and Function tests in our wind Turbine Tower prototypes
Coordinate suppliers and co-develop new Building Blocks through Technical Purchase Specifications
Lead technical work-packages ensuring safety, quality, time and cost expectations

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master´s degree in Mechanical, Structural, Industrial or Aeronautical Engineering
Minimum professional experience: 5 years in new product development within the wind industry or similar
Proven experience in delivering technical work-packages and design through suppliers
Proven experience with systems engineering or design for six sigma methodologies
Mechanical design and BoM creation using CAD tools, like CREO
Structural analysis using FEA tools, like Ansys

Competencies

Ability to coordinate and handle suppliers
Great interpersonal skills and ability to interact with multi-cultural and diverse teams all around the globe
Customer-focused and solution-oriented
Proven ability to work both with limited supervision and in teams in an environment with tight deadlines
Open-minded and good at sharing and gathering information within a team to bridge the gap between design and value chain
Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Ability to plan, scope and organize work package execution
Self-motivated and target focused – Innovative and enthusiastic with good attention to detail and willingness to take ownership to meet expectations

What We Offer

We offer you a exciting job with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment at a global manufacturer of wind turbines. 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 skilled technical and commercial commitment. You will get a interesting opportunity to influence building of complex projects and your position in an informal and rapidly developing environment.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

Please note: 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 13th November 2022.

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.