Process Engineer

The Process Engineer owns process and equipment performance in an assigned production area, leading PFMEA, change control, and front-line troubleshooting of automated equipment to meet SQDCP objectives. The role drives continuous improvement and supports new product and technology introduction in partnership with production, Lean Engineering, and headquarters.

Take ownership of an assigned production area, working closely with production staff to meet the production plan.

Lead Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities after Vestas Way to Market (VWTM) Gate 7.

Ensure achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) objectives and adherence to layout design, PFMEA requirements, Control Plans, Process Work Instructions (PWI), testing and tooling Requests for Proposals (RFPs), workforce balancing, Takt time planning, process parameters, and process capability.

Enable first-time-right quality through process confirmations, layered audits, and implementation of mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and firewall controls, and monitor and reduce process and product variation.

Troubleshoot process and equipment problems, including PLC, robotic, and automated systems, to reduce downtime, conserve maintenance costs, and prevent recurrence.

Establish and monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and initiate maintenance setup analyses, preventive maintenance schedules, and equipment improvements.

Implement process improvement initiatives in coordination with Lean Engineering, including designing methods and conducting plant trials to increase production while improving cost, yield, quality, and safety.

Govern and maintain the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process and ensure compliance with Quality by Design (QBD) and Transfer of Current Information (ToCI), including determining the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes.

Develop and maintain accurate, understandable process documentation within revision-controlled structures, including Process Instructions (PII), PWI, and Bills of Materials (BOM).

Provide project management for New Product Introduction (NPI), technology transfer, and capacity expansions or conversions within the factory, in collaboration with headquarters and supporting functions, and support production during the introduction of new products, materials, and technology.

Manage equipment purchases within budget, including submitting investment requests, defining Process Technical Specifications (PTS) for new equipment, and assigning asset numbers.

All other duties as assigned.

PFMEA Ownership – Ability to maintain PFMEA documentation and ensure alignment with Control Plans and Work Instructions.

Process Control Setup – Ability to define process parameters, process capability targets, production layouts, workforce balancing, and Takt time to achieve SQDCP objectives.

Problem Prevention – Ability to implement process confirmations, layered audits, mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke), and quality firewall controls to ensure first-time-right performance.

Change Control Compliance – Ability to apply QBD, ECM, and ToCI requirements and maintain accurate, revision-controlled process documentation.

Equipment and Automation Support – Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC, robotic, and automated equipment, apply OEE analysis, and use Production Support Systems.

Data-Driven Process Improvement – Ability to identify, implement, and validate process improvements alongside Lean Engineering through KPI analysis, plant trials, and performance measurement.

Teamwork and Communication – Ability to collaborate across functions and with all levels of management and employees, communicate technical…