Tooling Engineer - Taranto

Vestas; Coahuila; Presencial; MXN 1,277,000 - 1,643,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A key player in renewable energy is seeking a Tooling Engineer for their manufacturing facility in Mexico, Coahuila. The role involves optimizing tools for wind turbine blade production, supporting safety, quality, and cost goals. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and be familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles. This position offers an attractive salary and bonus, along with career growth opportunities within a collaborative and innovative team.

Servicios

Attractive salary + bonus

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative and diverse team environment

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• We are hiring for different seniority levels – from junior engineers to experienced tooling specialists.

Responsabilidades

• Support the design, development, and optimization of tools for wind turbine blade manufacturing.
• Solve tooling-related issues using structured methods like 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagram.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal policies.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing principles

Problem-solving mindset

Technical and safety requirements definition

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) systems

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Descripción del empleo

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.