Tooling Engineer - Taranto

Overview

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We are hiring Tooling Engineers to join our Blades Process Engineering team at the Vestas wind turbine blade factory in Taranto. We are looking for professionals to support two key manufacturing areas: Handling & Logistics and Finish & Paint. We have vacancies for all levels, including junior engineers and senior engineers who want to enhance their career in a renewable energy company.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and optimize tooling for either Handling & Logistics or Finish & Paint processes.
• Define maintenance planning and treatment processes for lifecycle management of tools.
• Define technical and safety requirements for tools.
• Support supplier coordination and tool validation, including TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
• Contribute to maintenance strategies using EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) systems.
• Solve tooling-related issues using structured methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve tool performance, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Support standardization projects and share best practices with other Vestas sites.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, CE marking, and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• We are hiring for different seniority levels – from junior engineers to experienced tooling specialists.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Competencies

• Solid understanding of industrial tooling and mechanical systems.
• Ability to define technical and safety requirements for tools.
• Practical problem-solving mindset.
• Willing to work directly on the shop floor.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary + bonus
• A key engineering role in a high-tech, sustainable manufacturing facility.
• The opportunity to enhance the efficiency, safety, and quality of our production processes.
• Career growth in a global leader in wind energy.
• A collaborative, diverse, and innovation-driven team.

Location: This position is based at the Vestas blades factory in Taranto, Italy . Candidates should be located nearby or open to relocation.

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