Head of production engineering

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Overview

As Head of Production Engineering at the Taranto wind turbine blades factory, you lead the technical authority for engineering support, project execution, and manufacturing improvements. You drive factory performance through data-driven decisions and transformative processes, collaborating with global engineering teams to industrialize new products and optimize layouts and capacity. Your leadership empowers teams to deliver safe, high-quality products on time while advancing operational excellence. This role offers significant impact shaping production capabilities for a global leader in wind energy.

Retribuzione / Benefits

- ownership culture
- collaborative environment
- professional development opportunities
- international work environment

Responsabilità

- Act as the factory's primary technical authority for engineering-related support, decisions, and project execution
- Collaborate with Global Product and Process Engineering teams to implement product, process, and manufacturing improvements
- Oversee introduction and industrialization of new products, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes
- Coordinate factory layout optimization, capacity planning, simulations, and equipment performance improvements




- Own and maintain manufacturing standards (SOPs, BOM accuracy, process validation, governance)
- Establish and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
- Manage CAPEX-related assets including investment planning, technical approvals, and acceptance/sign-off after installation
- Develop technical capability within the factory through coaching, training compliance, and succession planning

Requisiti fondamentali

- Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
- Experience with product and process verification and validation
- Knowledge of quality methodologies and tools (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt)
- Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC; certification
- Project management certification or demonstrable engineering project delivery experience
- Auditor knowledge or auditing experience

- Demonstrated leadership and change management
- Stakeholder management and collaboration
- Communication and relationship-building
- Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
- APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC
- CAPEX management and asset sign-off processes

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