Bill of Materials Specialist
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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Job Description
The Manufacturing BoM Management department is responsible for the Bills of Materials (BoM) throughout the product lifecycle for the Towers and Assembly area (Nacelle, Hub, Powertrain and Generator) and Engineering Change Management (ECM) in New Product Introduction (NPI) and Technology Transfer (TT) projects within those areas. We deliver Generators, PTR, Hubs, and Nacelle modules for turbines. This means handling tasks with significant impact across various parts of the organization and throughout the value chain-from design and sourcing to manufacturing and service.
Our mission is to ensure that detailed designs are ready for implementation and that ramp-up in serial production is executed according to agreed targets. The role includes creating and updating master data for BoMs, configuring Production BoMs, controlling BoM releases and upgrades, and maintaining Manufacturing BoMs.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain BOMs throughout the product lifecycle.
- Align BOM activities with engineering, sourcing, and production.
- Validate data and manage BOM releases for design changes.
- Maintain material structures and extend MSI to plants.
- Support Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and restructure BOMs for new models.
- Ensure production uses the latest BOM.
- Drive automation initiatives and transition to configurable BOM.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Production, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in global manufacturing or engineering environments.
- Proficiency in Product Data Management (PDM), ECM, and process optimization.
- Practical experience with PLM systems (Windchill) and ERP (SAP/S4HANA).
- Proficient understanding of configurable BoMs, variant management, and modular product architecture.
- Experience in digital transformation and data-driven process improvements.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end value chain, enabling cross-functional optimization
Competencies
- Great analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and professional communication across all levels.
- Ability to manage complexity and deliver practical solutions.
- Motivated, results-driven mindset with effective stakeholder management.
- Skills within digital innovation and process optimization.
- Strategic and technical expertise in managing modular, dynamic BOMs and complex product configurations
- Strong technical knowledge bridging design and production processes.
What We Offer
- An engaging role with international exposure and collaboration.
- Opportunity to work with experienced wind turbine engineers.
- A chance to contribute to the green energy transition.
- Involvement in both onshore and offshore turbine designs.
Please be aware that this role may require up to 30 days of travel annually.
The preferred location is Ringkøbing, but other Vestas Factory locations can be discussed for the right candidate.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact the Hiring Manager, Elena Garzón Pérez, by phone at +4540836579.
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About the role
June 4, 2026
Full time
Company
- Munkebo, Denmark
- Ringkøbing, Denmark
7+ years
UTC+01:00
