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 Specialist – Finish & Paint Tooling Engineer to join our Blades Process Engineering team in Taranto.

In this role, you will contribute to the development, specification, and optimization of tooling solutions for Finish & Paint processes in blade manufacturing. You will support supplier management, CAPEX planning, and maintenance strategies, applying continuous improvement tools to secure process stability, efficiency, and quality in line with Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).


Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize tooling for Finish & Paint processes.
  • Define tooling functional requirements and specifications.
  • Support tool industrialization and standardization.
  • Ensure tooling delivery and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
  • Contribute to service and maintenance strategies, including EAM.
  • Support supplier management and CAPEX planning.
  • Optimize existing tools in use today.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues using structured problem-solving (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen to drive efficiency, waste reduction, and quality.
  • Be part of a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Training in Lean and/or Six Sigma.
  • 6–8 years of experience in tooling engineering or related roles.

Proven background in:

  • Tool development and requirement specifications
  • Maintenance plan definition
  • Tooling projects and optimization
  • Supplier collaboration support
  • Data-driven process analysis and improvements

Competencies

  • Ability to develop or specify tooling for Finish & Paint processes, including quality control and inline measurement systems.
  • Understanding of automation in manufacturing processes for improved product quality.
  • Familiar with CE marking, local safety standards, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
  • Experience in root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving in production environments.
  • Knowledge of composite materials (paints, fiberglass, epoxy resins, coatings) is an advantage.
  • Skilled in data-driven decision-making.
  • Hands-on in applying 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA.
  • Collaborative and proactive in cross-functional projects.
  • Strong organizational discipline, self-motivation, and results orientation.
  • Capable of building a broad international network across cultures and time zones.
  • Customer-focused and able to understand the full business value chain.
  • Willing to spend time in the factory environment to solve problems.
  • Committed to continuous learning.

What We Offer

  • A specialist role with direct impact on tooling for Finish & Paint manufacturing.
  • Exposure to international projects and collaboration across engineering and production.
  • An innovative and performance-driven workplace.

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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