Documentation Engineer (M/F), Professional - Taranto

Overview

Documentation Engineer (M/F), Professional - Taranto

Do you have experience in technical documentation and process optimization? Are you motivated to work in the wind energy sector? Join Vestas and contribute to improving logistics and handling processes within our sites and factories, ensuring high-quality standards in the handling of wind turbine blades. Become part of a global team with professional career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create and update documentation for shopfloor, quality, and logistics teams within Handling & Logistics operations.
• Ensure updated documentation is always available and accessible where needed.
• Follow documentation principles and support continuous improvements.
• Gather feedback from shopfloor and logistic teams to improve the function and quality of delivered documentation.
• Perform internal quality and maturity checks of documentation against defined criteria.
• Keep stakeholders informed on documentation lead times.
• Develop training material to support the correct use of documentation.
• Collaborate closely with documentation specialists across other teams and share best practices.
• Contribute to building a culture of excellence, innovation, and responsibility.
• Work with modern documentation systems and tools, including process vision, laser systems, and digital technologies.
• Investigate and solve production issues using structured methods (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams).
• Apply Lean principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and secure quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Green Belt Lean certification.
• Courses in Technical Writing and/or Communication.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years in similar roles within documentation, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Proven track record in creating process flows and work instructions (paper or digital).
• Experience in validating own work and participating in the development of Handling & Logistics documentation.
• Background in data-driven organizations.
• Experience in optimization and standardization of manufacturing documentation using Lean and related tools.

Competencies

• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information.
• Solid technical knowledge of logistics, transportation, storage systems, and production processes.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in documentation.
• Willingness to spend time on the shopfloor to understand processes and identify improvements.
• Skilled in problem-solving using Lean tools (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and highly organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build networks across cultures and time zones.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a clear understanding of the full business value chain.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Fair Hiring and DEIB

Our commitment to a fair hiring process: At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support fairness, remove 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 contact details. We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement: We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those who may hesitate due to identity or who may not meet every criterion, to apply. A diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve industry challenges.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions, designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines (onshore and offshore). We have installed more wind power than our competitors and bring 185+ GW of wind power installed worldwide with 40+ years of experience. With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.