Join Vestas and play a pivotal role in improving blade manufacturing by ensuring new products are designed for efficient, scalable, and robust production. As our Lead Specialist for Design for Manufacturing and Manufacturing Readiness, you will provide technical leadership across global industrialization programs, advancing manufacturing excellence from concept through production ramp-up. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep manufacturing skills with cross-functional collaboration to support innovation, standardization, and operational performance at a global scale
Vestas is establishing a process-focused engineering organization that embeds technical know-how directly into manufacturing. The organization consists of process teams within Layup, Infusion, Bonding, Handling & Logistics, Finish & Paint, Root Systems, and a Center of Competence for Mould Engineering, all focused on improving manufacturing excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement.
The Lead Specialist, Design for Manufacturing (DfM) & Manufacturing Readiness serves as a technical specialist responsible for improving manufacturability, industrial robustness, and production readiness across process engineering and manufacturing. The role provides specialist leadership through technical knowledge, guidance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust industrialization, readiness for production ramp-up, and continuous improvement.
The position acts as the key manufacturing representative integrating product/process development programs, ensuring manufacturing requirements are integrated early and consistently throughout the product lifecycle.
Join an international team advancing manufacturing innovation and supporting the link between product design and production Excellence. You will have the opportunity to help determine how future blade designs are industrialized, partner with technical specialists throughout the value chain, and support improvements that enhance manufacturing performance on a global level. We offer a collaborative international environment, significant technical ownership, and the chance to contribute to the renewable energy industry.
Location: DK, Lem. Expected travel up to 80 days annually. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, 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 5th December 2026.
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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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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 200 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 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
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Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with +189 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and +132 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 30,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.
