DFMEA Functional Lead

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Applications, Controls & Electrical > Converter & Electrical Module > C&E Module Quality & Tools

Within the business unit Vestas Power Solutions, the department Converter & Electrical (C&E) Module is responsible for technology and product development of frequency converters, their control, and high-voltage transformers, switchgear and cables.
The Quality and Tools sub-module in Converter & Electrical Module is part of ACE organization in Vestas Power Solutions (Vestas R&D). Vestas Power Solutions is a business unit where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, maintained, and tested. Vestas Power Solutions operates on a global scale with more than 2,800 employees.
Quality is anchored throughout Vestas, along the value chain. The Converter & Electrical quality sub-module is responsible for ensuring design quality, reliability and continuous improvement projects 
Rooted in the Systems Engineering discipline, use of Failure Mode Effects Analysis is integral to our design in all phases. The role as DFMEA functional lead functions locally in the C&E module to assure best practice applied to all designs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate that DFMEA is established and deployed on all design projects covering the wind turbine components pertaining to the C&E Module

• Guide and coach design colleagues in establishing function & failure trees, subsequently leading to DFMEAs using tools as APiS

• Generate CTQs by means of DFMEA and be informed the stakeholders such as designers, manufacturers/suppliers and other relevant value chain stakeholders

• Guide and assure DFMEAs are linked vertically through the product hierarchy (component - module - wind turbine)

• Assist design colleagues in their interaction with suppliers on procured component DFMEAs

• Liaise with Supplier Quality Development and Service organizations for shared DFMEAs

• Facilitate process for root cause analysis when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master's in Electrical / Electronic / Power Electronics / Power system / Similar specialization 

• 9+ years of experience from Electrical Design and Development , With high level understanding of Electrical components such as power electronic converter components, transformers, switchgears, high voltage cables, capacitors, power semiconductors, magnetics and electronics

• Capable of defining the vision within the field of Design quality/DFMEA/CLQ

• Good communication skill in English orally and written

• Good leadership and communication skills and capable of acting as a motivator

• Capable of delivering short term results without losing the long term vision

• Specific experience with failure modes and design for reliability of electrical / electronic components

Competencies

• A six sigma certified practioner

• You are process oriented and have a structured way to work

• You have innovative thinking and can lead your surroundings with good communication and stakeholder management

• You naturally supervise, guide, advise and share knowledge with team and stakeholders

• You are a solid networker and able to build, develop and maintain relationship in a global environment

• Fluent and proficient in English communication

• You should believe in and comply to our values of Simplicity, Collaboration, Accountability and Passion

• High level understanding of power electronics working principles

• Engage in Design for Manufacturing and Design for reliability

• Knowledge of predictive maintenance strategies.

• Working knowledge of failure analysis methodology for root-cause analysis

• Facilitate suppliers and contractors as integral partners in development

• Formulation of tasks and delegation to colleagues and consultants/contractors

• Review and assure quality in colleagues' work

• You will be coaching and guiding colleagues as well as deliver own contribution to projects

• Working knowledge with Python, R, MATLAB programming and SQL scripting

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, innovative, motivated and international work environment in the sustainable energy sector. We highly value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solution

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 4th May 2024.

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 173 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 29,000 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. 
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