Head of Equipment Engineering

Siemens Gamesa; Vejle; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Home-office

Employer-funded pension

Remuneration package (fixed/variable)

Lunch subsidies

Public transport tickets

Employee discounts

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa seeks a Head of Equipment Engineering to lead the equipment engineering function within our offshore wind division. You will drive uptime, guide development and sourcing, and push continuous improvement across the equipment lifecycle to support installation campaigns and service operations.

The role requires significant leadership experience in a technical, global environment and a strong track record in equipment reliability and lifecycle management, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a technical and global environment.
• Strong track record in equipment engineering, reliability, maintenance, or lifecycle management.
• Experience applying structured quality processes, preferably APQP4Wind.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external partners and suppliers, backed by Systems Engineering understanding.
• Proven interpersonal and change management skills, with ability to drive collaboration in uncertain environments while focusing on quality.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of equipment portfolio to meet reliability and efficiency standards.
• Capture lessons learned and translate them into actionable improvement initiatives.
• Stay closely connected to operations to address challenges proactively.
• Foster a culture of problem-solving and learning from mistakes, not blame.

Skills

Leadership experience

Equipment engineering

Reliability engineering

Lifecycle management

Systems engineering principles

Change management

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

APQP4Wind

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join us in transforming the offshore wind industry! As the Head of Equipment Engineering, you will be at the forefront of a pivotal shift towards a maintenance and reliability-focused organization. As part of a global team dedicated to developing, sourcing, and enhancing the equipment essential for installing offshore wind turbines worldwide, you will lead the equipment engineering function. Your role will be crucial in ensuring equipment uptime, as any breakdown can halt installation campaigns. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning from challenges, and driving solutions that enhance project execution and product reliability.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Drive continuous improvement of our equipment portfolio, ensuring it meets the highest standards of reliability and efficiency.
• Systematically capture lessons learned and translate them into actionable improvement initiatives.
• Stay closely connected to operations to identify and address challenges proactively.
• Foster a culture that prioritizes problem-solving and learning from mistakes, rather than assigning blame.
• Build strong partnerships with development partners and suppliers to secure effective equipment delivery and knowledge transfer.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience in a technical and global environment.
• A strong track record in equipment engineering, reliability, maintenance, or lifecycle management.
• Experience in applying structured quality processes, preferably APQP4Wind.
• A proven ability to collaborate with external partners and suppliers, ideally backed by a solid understanding of Systems Engineering principles.
• Proven interpersonal and change management skills, with a strong ability to navigate organizational change and foster collaboration while introducing new ways of working in uncertain environments, all with a focus on quality.

About The Team

The Equipment Engineering team is part of the Offshore Execution Equipment group, focusing on developing, sourcing, maintaining, and continuously improving the equipment necessary for offshore wind turbine installations. Our equipment is critical for both installation projects and service operations, with uptime being essential to avoid project delays.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization
• Flexible working hours as well as home-office
• Employer-funded pension
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable)
• Local benefits such as subsidized lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts and much more

Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.