Tooling Engineer - Taranto

Vestas; Altamura; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy company in Taranto is hiring Tooling Engineers to support manufacturing processes for wind turbine blades. The role includes designing, developing, and optimizing tooling solutions focused on safety, quality, and efficiency. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, with opportunities for both junior and senior professionals. Attractive compensation and a chance to grow in a collaborative environment await you.

Servizi

Attractive salary + bonus

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative diverse team

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Open to junior engineers and experienced tooling specialists.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma preferred.

Mansioni

• Support design and optimization of tooling for wind turbine blade production.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure safety and compliance with internal policies.

Conoscenze

Industrial tooling knowledge

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing principles

Safety compliance

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) systems

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you interested in the wind energy sector?

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 have 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.