Specialist - Finish & Paint Process Engineer - Taranto, Italy

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Vestas

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Taranto, Italy

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

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing the finish and painting processes of wind turbine blades. You will support standardization, process industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites, ensuring high-quality performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).


Responsibilities

  • Design, optimize, and standardize Finish & Paint processes.
  • Develop process requirements and specifications.
  • Analyze current (AS IS) and future state processes.
  • Create process roadmaps for present and future states.
  • Support process industrialization and optimization across manufacturing sites.
  • Investigate and solve production issues using structured problem-solving methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
  • Use digital tools such as digital twins and data analytics to drive performance.
  • Apply continuous improvement methodologies: SPC, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
  • Contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • Green Belt in Six Sigma or Advanced Manufacturing Process Analysis.
  • Around 6 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in Finish & Paint or composite manufacturing.

Experience with:

  • Process requirements formulation
  • Manufacturing process specification
  • Process flow creation
  • High-level data analysis in a data-driven organization
  • Process optimization and standardization using Lean, SPC, Six Sigma, Kaizen

Competencies

  • Technical, analytical, and operational skills in composite materials and precision manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of paint systems, fiberglass, epoxy resins, and other materials used in blade manufacturing.
  • Expertise in Finish & Paint process design and optimization.
  • Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, structured problem solving, and SPC.
  • Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and highly organized.
  • Able to build networks across large, multicultural organizations.
  • Active participant in cross-functional product development projects.
  • Customer-oriented with understanding of the full value chain.
  • Willingness to spend time on the factory floor to understand and solve issues.
  • Committed to continuous learning.

What We Offer

  • A specialist engineering role with direct impact on Finish & Paint processes.
  • Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives.
  • A collaborative, global, and innovative work environment.

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.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.