Technical Documentation Expert - Taranto

Department Description

We are building a new Process Engineering organization at Vestas Blades. Our mission is to support manufacturing operations with experts who are directly involved in the production process. This setup allows for faster decision-making, stronger process ownership, and deeper technical understanding. We operate with a mindset of excellence and innovation.

We are looking for Documentation Expert to join our teams in both the Handling & Logistics and Finish & Paint areas in our factory of blades for wind turbines.

Responsibilities:

As a Documentation Expert, your main responsibility is to create, maintain, and improve clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for teams working on wind turbine blade production. This includes work instructions, process flows, and training materials for shop floor teams.

You will play a key part in improving our processes and supporting performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). You will work closely with operators, logistics staff, and quality teams—and spend time on the shop floor to truly understand how things work.

• Create and update process documentation and work instructions for shop floor teams (e.g., operators, logistics staff, quality teams)
• Ensure documentation is always available, accessible, and up-to-date
• Follow documentation standards and templates provided by the organization
• Collect feedback from end-users and make improvements to content and structure
• Conduct internal quality and completeness checks before releasing documentation
• Track and communicate documentation status and timelines to relevant stakeholders
• Support the development of basic training materials related to document use
• Share best practices and lessons learned with documentation teams across areas
• Use modern digital tools for documentation (e.g. process visualization tools, laser systems)
• Support root cause investigations using methods like 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams
• Apply Lean thinking to simplify processes and reduce waste

Requirements:

• All levels of experience—from junior professionals to senior specialists with deep experience in technical documentation.
• Bachelor's degree- You don’t need to be an engineer, but comfortable navigating engineering-related content
• Background in technical documentation, manufacturing, logistics, or technical support roles in industrial environment
• Training or experience in technical writing, communication, or process documentation
• Familiarity with tools and methodologies like Lean, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc

Competencies:

• Skilled written communication: ability to explain technical topics in a simple, clear way
• Attention to detail: documentation must be accurate and consistent
• Organized and structured person and results-oriented
• Able to work across teams, cultures, and time zones

What we offer:

• Attractive salary depending on relevant experience + bonus
• Opportunity to grow in an international environment