Handling & Logistics Tooling - Specialist - Taranto, Italy

We are looking for a Specialist – Logistic & Handling Tooling Engineer to join our Blades Process Engineering organization in Taranto.

In this role, you will contribute to the development, specification, and optimization of tooling for the handling and logistics of wind turbine blades and components. You will support supplier management, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring our tooling systems are safe, efficient, and standardized. With a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), you will help strengthen the link between engineering and manufacturing, bringing innovation and accountability into daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize tools for the handling and logistics of blade materials, components, and full blades.
• Define tooling requirements, specifications, and industrialization standards.
• Support supplier management and tooling delivery (TPM).
• Contribute to service and maintenance strategies, including EAM systems.
• Drive tool optimization projects for tools already in use.
• Ensure equipment complies with CE marking, safety regulations, sustainability, and energy efficiency standards.
• Use structured methods (5 Whys, Fishbone) to solve production issues.
• Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Green Belt Lean certification (preferred).
• Around 8 years of experience in tooling engineering or related roles.

Experience with:

• Tool development and functional specifications.
• Maintenance plan definition.
• Leading tooling-related projects.
• Data analysis and decision-making in production environments.
• Process optimization and standardization in manufacturing.

Competencies

• Ability to capture requirements and design tools for manufacturability and maintainability.
• Strong understanding of handling and storage equipment for large components.
• Knowledge of mechanical tolerances, safety, sustainability, and automation.
• Hands-on experience in root-cause analysis and structured problem solving.
• Preferably, familiarity with composite materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, and epoxy resins.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making and use of problem-solving tools.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and results-driven, with excellent organizational discipline.
• Able to work across cultures and time zones in large organizations.
• Willing to spend time on the shop floor to understand and resolve issues.

What We Offer

• A specialist engineering role with direct impact on tooling and manufacturing performance.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovation and standardization projects in blade logistics and handling.
• A multicultural, global work environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

This position is based in Taranto, Italy. Candidates should be located nearby or open to relocation.

Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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