Senior Specialist - Finish & Paint Tooling Engineer - Taranto, Italy

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Vestas

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Taranto, Italy

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We are looking for a Senior Specialist – Finish & Paint Tooling Engineer to join our Blades Process Engineering team in Taranto.

In this role, you will lead the development, specification, and optimization of tooling solutions for Finish & Paint processes in blade manufacturing. You will manage supplier collaboration, CAPEX planning, and maintenance strategies while applying continuous improvement and digital tools to ensure stable, efficient, and high-quality operations aligned with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).


Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize tooling for Finish & Paint processes.
  • Define tooling requirements, specifications, and industrialization standards.
  • Create tooling and supplier roadmaps based on AS IS / future state analysis.
  • Lead supplier management and CAPEX budgeting.
  • Define maintenance strategies including TPM and EAM.
  • Optimize existing tooling in use today.
  • Apply digital tools (digital twins, data analytics) for performance monitoring and decision-making.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues using structured problem-solving (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
  • Drive continuous improvement using SPC, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
  • Green Belt in Six Sigma or Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis.
  • Around 10 years of experience in tooling engineering or related roles.

Proven expertise in:

  • Tool development and functional requirement specifications
  • Supplier management and tooling projects
  • Maintenance plan definition
  • CAPEX planning and execution
  • Data-driven process analysis and optimization

Competencies

  • Expertise in tool design and specification for Finish & Paint, including quality control and online measurement equipment.
  • Strong understanding of automation in manufacturing to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Knowledge of composite materials (paint, fiberglass, epoxy resins, coatings).
  • Skilled in structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis in production.
  • Familiar with CE marking, local safety standards, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
  • Experienced in Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Comfortable working in a factory environment to solve real-time issues.
  • Strong organizational discipline, self-motivation, and results orientation.
  • Able to build cross-functional networks across cultures and time zones.
  • Customer-focused with a holistic view of the value chain.
  • Committed to continuous learning and improvement.

What We Offer

  • A senior engineering role with ownership of tooling solutions in Finish & Paint.
  • The chance to lead strategic tooling projects and supplier collaboration.
  • An international, innovative, and collaborative work environment.

This position is based in Taranto, Italy. Candidates should live nearby or be 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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