Head Of Production Engineering
Pubblicato il 21-10-2026 - Vestas Wind Systems in Taranto
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