Your role in our Blade Bearing team includes collaborating with primary suppliers to enhance technical progress, streamlining the value chain, and refining design processes.
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Vestas Technology & Operations > Aerodynamic & Mechanical > Nacelles R&D > Blade Bearing
Vestas Technology & Operations (VTO) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within VTO, you'll find our department, Blade Bearing, as part of Nacelles R&D.
The Nacelles R&D is a part of Aerodynamics & Mechanical and has sites in Denmark, Portugal & India.
Blade Bearing operates as a crucial Sub-Module within the Hub Module, tasked with the end-to-end design of blade bearings for new turbines. From initial drafting to serial production rollout, our responsibilities encompass design estimation, supplier collaboration, bearing inspection and testing, ensuring structural integrity, and meeting cost-quality standards. Moreover, we are actively involved in turbine upgrades, servicing, and conducting failure mode analyses. Our diverse workforce excels due to continuous motivation, interacting consistently with stakeholders throughout the value chain. Every day presents a new and compelling challenge, making our work environment both stimulating and rewarding.

Responsibilities
The role is to facilitate and support technical development with key suppliers, including conducting and participating in detailed workshops to optimize the value chain and design. Ensure Vestas has the best suppliers and partnerships in the industry, continuously building a solid pipeline of improvements. Serve as the primary communication link, both internally and externally, for all supplier relations. Connect suppliers across sub-modules and ensure thorough documentation and qualification work within projects.
Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and improvement efforts with suppliers, focusing on cost reductions and design changes in alignment with Configuration Module Leads
• Ensure all qualification documentation, testing, and inspection work is completed
• Provide guidance and advice to suppliers, including conducting feasibility studies on new design work from Configuration Module Leads. Manage supplier non-conformities and deviation requests
• Collaborate closely with value chain stakeholders and maintain relationships effectively
• Oversee Problem Report and Change Request governance
• Drive the mapping and development of suppliers' technical competencies. Contribute to and implement the supplier roadmap strategy. Support the Supplier Account Plan
• Act as a leading participant in cross-functional value chain and operational meetings
• Facilitate and execute actions derived from workshops

Qualifications
We are seeking an ideal candidate with the following qualifications:

• Master's or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and min. 03 years of relevant experience. Background in tribology or material engineering (beneficial)
• Proven work experience as a design or development engineer, technical sales professional, or technical key account manager, preferably in a large organization
• Good understanding of machine components and hands-on technical and design experience
• Knowledge of System Engineering and DFMEA
• Experience in supplier development
• Knowledge of structural computation tools such as ANSYS or similar software. Programming skills, preferably in MATLAB or Python
• Experience with CAD software

Competencies
We see the ideal candidate possessing the following.

• Good English communication skills (oral and written)
• Innate ability to share knowledge, pioneer ideas, and guide colleagues
• Effective collaboration within a diverse organizational setting
• Customer-focused approach with a holistic understanding of the business value chain
• Good multitasking and stakeholder management abilities
• Leadership in technical decision-making and stakeholder engagement
• Skill in resolving issues and advancing solutions, complemented by self-motivation and the capacity for strategic foresight

What we offer
Blade Bearings represent more than just standard bearings; they are substantial steel structures integral to wind turbines' functionality. These interdisciplinary components demand expertise across various fields such as mechanical and materials engineering, tribology, and process engineering.
Amidst Vestas' fast-paced design cycle and extensive cross-functional collaboration with multiple stakeholders, this role offers significant autonomy and responsibility. Each day presents unique challenges, as you spearhead the development and refinement of next-generation blade bearings for the wind turbine market leader.
At Vestas, we uphold core values of simplicity, accountability, collaboration, and passion. We prioritize inclusivity and celebrate the varied experiences and perspectives that each member brings to our team. If your qualifications deviate from the conventional path outlined above, we encourage you to submit your application, nonetheless.

Additional information
Your work location will be our office in Aarhus, Denmark.
Up to 20 days of travel per year.
For additional information on the position, please contact Sarah Grann Luk, Sub-Module Owner: Blade Bearing, at +45 25482541.
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 11th October 2024.

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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.

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 173 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.
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