Vestas Technology & Operations > Manufacturing > Blades PE Finish & Paint
Come join the new Vestas Blades Process Engineering organization. Responsible for process flow, PFMEA, risk assessments, process specs and requirements. Will create the process road map, for the present and future states, ensuring standardization via process optimization to ensure process stability and capability to improve overall business performance (SQDC). There will be between 2-3 process engineers working with Finish & Paint processes. The whole Finish and Paint department will consist of 9-12 high educated engineers or equal education, and they will be divided into 5 teams: Process, Tooling, Documentation, Operational Support and Training.
Responsibilities
As a Process Engineer at Vestas, you will play a key role in improving the manufacturing processes for wind turbine blades. If you do not have a deep knowledge within composite materials you will have a high motivation to get it. You will have a clear focus on modern production process technologies, work toward standardization via process optimization to ensure process stability and capability to improve overall business performance; Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC)
- Design and optimizing production processes, within Finish & Paint operations.
- Develop Process requirements and specifications
- Analysis of AS IS and future state
- Create Process Roadmap
- Develop and support manufacturing sites Process Industrialization and standardization
- Coordinate and support Process Optimization in the manufacturing sites
- Be part of building a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability
- Use digital tools like digital twins and data analytics to improve performance and make data-driven decisions.
- Investigating and solving production issues using structured methods such as the 5x Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
- Applying continuous improvement principles using quality tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure final product quality.
Qualifications
- Master engineering or alike
- GB Six Sigma or Advance Manufacturing Process Analysis
- About 6 years of experience in similar roles as described above
- Worked with: Process Requirements formulation, Manufacturing process specification and Process flow creation.
- Data process analyses at a high level and worked in a data driven organization.
- Supported optimization and standardization within manufacturing processes with use of the toolbox also mentioned above.
Competencies
- A blend of technical, methodical, and operational competencies tailored to composite materials, precision manufacturing, and continuous improvement
- Composite Materials Knowledge, understanding of Paint, Paint products, fiberglass, epoxy resins, and other materials used in production.
- Process Design & Optimization experience in Finish & Paint or manufacturing processes in general.
- Data-Driven Decision Making, use of tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA to identify and solve production issues.
- Use statistical Process Control and Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- You are self-motivated; result-oriented and possess great organizational discipline
- You find it exciting and interesting to work with other people in a large organization and can build up an intensive network across cultures and time zones and work with stakeholders
- You can be a key part of cross functional product development projects
- You are customer-oriented and can understand the complete business value chain seen from a customer perspective
- You are interested and willing to spend time in the factory environment as required to understand and solve problems
- You are committed to learning
What We Offer
We offer a very exciting job in a flat, multi-cultural and international department focusing on reaching world class results. To us, it is all about knowing the market and our customers, defining the right solutions and getting it done - all in the best possible way. We would like you to participate in that mission.
Additional Information
Your primary location 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 6th Jul 2026
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
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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 185 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 30,000 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.
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