Specialist, Blades and Materials

Vestas; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Specialist to design structural composite blade concepts with manufacturability in mind. You will bridge structural engineering with production, quality, and automation considerations to advance next-generation blade concepts from concept to industrialization.

Join Innovation & Concepts in Aarhus, working across structures, materials, manufacturing, automation, and quality to deliver automation-ready solutions in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical, structural, composite engineering, or similar.
• Some years of experience in structural design, preferably within composite structures.
• Solid understanding of composite manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing / design for quality principles.
• Awareness of automation technologies and how they interact with structural and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience from the wind industry or large-scale composite manufacturing is an advantage, especially familiarity with wind turbine blade manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural concepts for composite blades with a clear focus on manufacturability and process robustness.
• Integrate structural design with design for manufacturing principles to ensure feasible, scalable and automation ready solutions.
• Evaluate new manufacturing processes (e.g. advanced infusion methods, automated layup, digital process control) and assess their impact on design.
• Identify opportunities where automation can improve repeatability, quality, and throughput.
• Collaborate closely with structural, materials, manufacturing, automation, and quality teams in Vestas and with external partners.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

Master's degree in mechanical, structural, composite engineering, or similar

Job description

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK, 8200

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Engineering

Are you motivated by designing innovative structural composite solutions-and passionate about ensuring these concepts can be manufactured efficiently, with high quality and future automation in mind? If you want to help shape the next generation of wind turbine blades by bridging advanced structural engineering with real world production, quality, and automation considerations then this is a really exciting opportunity!

Vestas Technology & Operations > Transformation, Enablement & Innovation > Materials & Sustainable Scaling

In Innovation & Concepts, we work on early-stage technology development and next generation blade concepts. We combine deep engineering expertise with practical understanding of manufacturing realities, quality requirements, and emerging automation opportunities. Our team collaborates closely across structures, materials, manufacturing, automation, aerodynamics, loads, and controls to bring new ideas from concept to industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural concepts for composite blades with a clear focus on manufacturability and process robustness


• Integrate structural design with design for manufacturing principles to ensure feasible, scalable and automation ready solutions


• Evaluate new manufacturing processes (e.g. advanced infusion methods, automated layup, digital process control) and assess their impact on design


• Identify opportunities where automation can improve repeatability, quality, and throughput


• Collaborate closely with structural, materials, manufacturing, automation, and quality teams in Vestas and with external partners

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical, structural, composite engineering, or similar


• Some years of experience in structural design, preferably within composite structures


• Solid understanding of composite manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing / design for quality principles


• Awareness of automation technologies and how they interact with structural and manufacturing requirements


• Experience from the wind industry or large-scale composite manufacturing is an advantage, especially familiarity with wind turbine blade manufacturing processes

Competencies

• A practical, solutions-driven approach paired with clear problem-solving skills


• Ability to think holistically across structural performance, manufacturing feasibility, automation potential, and quality robustness


• Effective communicator who collaborates effectively across disciplines


• Organized and able to lead work from concept through early industrialization


• Fluent in English

What we offer

This is a highly cross-functional position that affects both blade design and the development of future manufacturing technologies. You will work in close collaboration with experts across structural engineering, manufacturing, automation, and quality. You will get the opportunity to shape how early-stage blade concepts become viable industrial solutions. We are an innovative, highly collaborative team within a global organization based at Vestas headquarters in Aarhus

Additional information

Location: DK, Aarhus

For questions, contact Allan Korsgaard Poulsen, Head of Materials and Sustainable Scaling at (45) 26692527 during normal working hours.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.