Tooling Engineer
Vestas
Company Overview
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Aarhus, Denmark
1945
Over 17,000 employees globally (source: vestas.com). Revenue of €2 billion in 2024 (source: vestas.com).
What They Do
Vestas specializes exclusively in wind energy technology, focusing on both onshore and offshore wind turbines. The company has no involvement in solar energy, energy storage, hydrogen, or grid solutions, apart from software integrated into the turbines (source: vestas.com). Their core products include three platforms: EnVentus, 4 MW, and 2 MW models, which collectively have an installed capacity of 170 GW worldwide. Vestas also offers refurbished turbines for cost-reduced projects, including delivery, transport, and installation (source: us.vestas.com). Their services include lifecycle maintenance for 159 GW and over 56,000 turbines, with more than 12,000 technicians in 71 countries, as well as digital tools like VestasOnline and Scipher analytics platform (source: vestas.com). Target markets span utilities, independent power producers, and developers in 85 countries, making Vestas a leading player in the industry with the largest fleet of turbines (over 82,000) (source: vestas.com).
Projects & References
Vestas has a strong track record, including the early Tunø Knob offshore wind farm, which had a total capacity of 5 MW in Denmark in the early 1990s and demonstrated a 15% higher yield than onshore projects (source: vestas.com). In North America, Vestas operates projects like Rocky Hollow Wind, supported by 1,680 technicians and 24/7 monitoring from Oregon (source: rockyhollowwind.com). Vestas also supplies turbines for high-capacity projects, where the V236-15.0 MW model represents a 500-fold capacity increase from the 30 kW prototype from 1979 (source: vestas.com). The company has established partnerships with utilities and developers in 85 countries, which includes a $2 billion USD expenditure on the supply chain in 2024 (source: us.vestas.com). Geographically, Vestas operates in 85 countries with production in Denmark and the USA (Colorado), and is expanding its services in 71-78 countries (source: rockyhollowwind.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years (2024-2025), Vestas has advanced its V236-15.0 MW turbine to first power production, highlighting the software-driven evolution from 30 kW in 1979 (source: vestas.com). The company reported over 49,000 MW installed in the USA/Canada and a $2 billion USD expenditure on the supply chain in 2024, underscoring their market dominance (source: us.vestas.com). Technology blogs have detailed advancements in modularization, high-capacity factor turbines, and revenue maximization under fixed-price agreements, but no new contracts, acquisitions, or funding rounds have been reported (source: vestas.com). A 75-year brand video celebrated milestones up to 2020, but no new awards or certifications have been noted after 2023 (source: video.vestas.com).
Working There
Vestas offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, installation, service (over 12,000 technicians globally, 1,680+ in North America, 5,000+ in the USA), software development, digital analytics, operations, and supply chain, with ongoing hiring for onshore growth (source: vestas.com). Active hiring is taking place in Aarhus (HQ, Denmark), Portland OR (US HQ, monitoring), Houston TX, Boston MA, Colorado factories, and field sites in 71 countries (source: us.vestas.com). The culture emphasizes safety as a top priority, rapid innovation with weekly software rollouts, data-driven decisions from a fleet of over 56,000 turbines, and collaboration with partners and customers (source: vestas.com). Documented benefits include career growth in sustainable energy, with structures for 24/7 operational support suggesting robust training and job security (source: vestas.com).
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Last updated on 2026-02-13 | Report an issue
Job Description
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:
No matter your level of experience, we several vacancies, some for junior engineers and some others for senior engineers who want to enhance their career in an important renewable energy company.
Responsibilities
As a Tooling Engineer, you will support the design, development, and optimization of tools and equipment used in the manufacturing of wind turbine blades. Your focus will be on delivering safe, efficient, and standardized tooling solutions that support our goals for: Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
You will work closely with international cross-functional teams, suppliers, and factory staff to ensure that all tooling meets technical, operational, and safety requirements.
- 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) - a system for maintaining and improving production and quality through equipment maintenance.
- Contribute to maintenance strategies using EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) systems - digital platforms for managing the lifecycle of tools and equipment.
- Solve tooling-related issues using structured methods like: 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 (Conformité Européenne - European safety and quality standard), 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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About the role
February 19, 2026
Full Time
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