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Design for Manufacture Manager – 170001XI
Are you an effective Manager with a solid understanding of manufacturing? Can you drive an effective team
to overachieve?
Vestas want you to join us to help drive the creation of some of the most advanced blade design in the Wind
industry!
Department
TSS/RTC/Rotors/Blade Component & Assembly Design
The Blade Integration Design (BID) Department is effectively the Blades Design for Manufacture (DfM) team.
Our role is to Integrate Systems and Components into the Blade Design in a way that ensures easy, repeatable
and robust manufacturing, whilst delivering cost competitive structural performance.
We are accountable for delivering and maintaining the Design of the Blades. This includes detailed drawings,
assembly drawings, specifications and the Design Bill of Materials. Our job is to provide clear, unambiguous
communication of the Design Intent to our Manufacturing colleagues, empowering them to optimize their
Manufacturing Process and Tooling within our clear Design Constraints.
BID sits within Rotors Engineering (60+) which is responsible for the design of the complete Wind Turbine
Rotor. This is the engine of the WTG, where wind energy is captured, controlled and converted into Torque.
BID is a team of 15-20 Engineers and Technicians located in Denmark, USA and UK. We are focused on
designing the Blades and integrating systems for easy, robust Manufacture. Simplicity and Standardization is
our mantra.
We are a team of 'doers' that make things happen. This 'Can Do' attitude is an essential quality for us all.
You will quickly see the results of your endeavors, as within months they materialize in Products &
Components being manufactured in our Global Facilities.
Responsibilities and tasks
As the Manager of BID you need to drive close collaboration with Production Engineering, Manufacturing,
Structural Designers and Prototyping teams to develop the best DfM solutions. The back-bone of our Design
Methodology is Design for 6-Sigma (DfSS), which provides the structure and tools to gather the Voice of
Customers, select concepts, de-risk & develop designs and manage trials to deliver to optimal solution in our
designs.
Our projects range from developing New Blades & New Technologies to Cost-Out initiatives for existing Blades.
All with a strong focus on task execution and timely completion of Project Deliverables.
The key part of your role as Manager is to Enable Deliveries. Your team needs to deliver more than if they were
a group of individuals. Key jobs:
 Building & selecting a strong team
 Coaching and developing staff
 Matching competency and capability to work demand
 Setting objectives & prioritizing tasks
 Delegating work and decision power
 Following up on performance
 Managing budgets (financial & headcount)
 Driving Departmental efficiency and effectiveness
 Administer: holidays; travel; training
 Collaborating with Stakeholders across the Value Chain
The demand from Sales is to constantly expand our Product Range. To support this, our focus is faster
development of new products to effectively reduce:
 Man-hours and lead time to deliver Blade Projects
 Time to take the product to market
Your success will be measured against these and the accuracy & precision of the Engineering performed within
your team.
Qualifications and work experience
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Bachelors or Master's degree in Engineering or Business
Ideally experience from a manufacturing background
Competencies
Managerial Experience across an international, multicultural setting
 Organized and systematic with an eye for improving Design Efficiency
 Enthusiastic and engaged, willing to go the extra mile
 Well balanced between coaching and challenging performance
 Good communication with Peers, Senior Management, Engineers & Operators.
 6-Sigma Green Belt experience
 Exposure to large composite structures using both Pre-Preg and Resin Infusion technologies is
advantageous
What we offer
Competitive Salary with potential for annual bonus. Strong benefits package. Comfortable and modern working
environment.
Focus on developing individuals to reach their full potential
Additional information
Permanent position based on Isle of Wight, UK
Managing Team members in UK, Dk & USA.
Expect to travel 1 week in 6, mainly between UK and Dk, or to our Blade Factories around the Globe
Contact
Please apply via the link below
https://vestas.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=170001XI&lang=en
Please direct any questions to recruiter Martin Whittle: 07515325141
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on wind power solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and
service wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 78 GW of wind turbines in 75 countries, we have
installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 68 GW of wind turbines under service,
we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions.
Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 21,900 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy
solutions to power a bright future.
We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our
social media channels.