Egill Eiriksson - Wind Consultant

Q: Where is Egill based?

Egill is based in Galten, Denmark and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Egill speak?

Egill speaks the following languages: Icelandic (Native), Danish (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Egill have?

Egill has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Egill has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Egill may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Egill's latest experience?

Egill's most recent position is Wind Consultant at Egill Thor .

Q: What companies has Egill worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Egill has worked for Egill Thor and Vestas Service .

Q: Which industries is Egill most experienced in?

Egill is most experienced in industries like Energy and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Egill most experienced in?

Egill is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Product Development , and Project Management . Egill also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Egill worked in recently?

Egill has recently worked in industries like Energy and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Egill worked in recently?

Egill has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Supply Chain Management , and Product Development .

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Galten, Denmark

Experience

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Wind Consultant

Egill Thor

Standardization of paper bags production lines by rolling out improvements defined in ECR 1.2 packages at manufacturing plants
Set up stakeholder management with internal and external partners (Maintenance, Planning, Platform, Vendors, etc.)
Managed installation teams and coordinated them with equipment and platform managers and engineers
Developed installation and execution plans, tracked progress and reported to management
Ensured quality insurance of internal and external manufacturing by organizing and planning inspection activities on specific manufacturing sites
Managed receiving inspection at project sites and coordinated inspectors at manufacturing sites
Clarified acceptance criteria with manufacturing and managed/tracked nonconformities for corrective action and secure handover from manufacturing to projects
Served as quality manager in projects across multiple sites in Sweden and Germany reporting to quality management
Defined up-tower kits for 1.3 MW and larger wind turbines in North America and Europe, determining key models and markets needing support
Reviewed part numbers and ratios of selected gearbox types to determine compatibility between versions

Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

7 years

Product Manager

Vestas Service

Product management of large development and service programs, including contractual negotiations with large international companies
Owned projects and led a group of specialists and service engineers, including main component supplier specialists, delivering projects on time with acceptable financial return (ROI)
Established alliances and cooperation with all main suppliers in the wind industry and standardized repair methods across repair vendors
Established a global main component repair footprint and repair program, developing repair specifications to reduce repair costs and improve performance
Developed processes with clear transparency for new repair solutions by simplifying organizational approaches
Developed and implemented a repair shop qualification process, including a repair database
Defined and implemented a category team within the power train component group
Led the main component up-tower repair program resulting in over €100 million service cost reductions in three years

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

4 years

Senior Manager

Vestas Technology & Service Solutions

Managed and developed strategic areas for service and component repair development and defined business opportunities
Managed a team of 15 engineers to establish vision and strategy for global component repairs
Developed repair concepts and specifications, implemented repair requirements, and monitored repair performance
Built up global repair capabilities
Reduced cost of repair by over 40%, reduced repair lead time for major products, and significantly increased component reuse/rework rate, contributing to the company’s bottom line

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Product/Platform Manager

Vestas Spare Parts & Repair

Developed the business unit by defining business opportunities and establishing vision and strategy for the 3 MW platform (V90-3MW & V112-3MW)
Ensured business unit readiness under product releases following the Vestas Way to Market
Established business procedures and defined key performance indicators
Built up a global world-class supply chain
Managed new product introduction (NPI) processes and cost optimizations
Ensured service assurance and service readiness

Jan 2005 - Dec 2010

6 years

Key Account Manager

Vestas Technology R&D, Operations

Managed Vestas contractual obligations, including service contract liability and warranty failure processes for operating wind turbines in the North America market
Oversaw all Vestas Americas warranty activities, including customer settlements, implementations, planning, budgeting, and cost controlling
Settled major warranty claims and closed evergreen warranty contracts totaling over USD 600 million
Aligned business unit organization and Technology R&D to prioritize handling open warranty claims
Improved business unit warranty forecast reliability for calculating warranty liability of new projects and service renewals
Reduced yearly warranty provision from 5% to under 2%

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005

4 years

Senior Project Manager, Special Project, Service Concept

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Closed warranty obligations and negotiated settlements with end customers and main suppliers globally
Managed key account customer interactions and subcontractor warranty negotiations
Established and implemented component failure management systems (CFM), later evolving to the continuous improvement management system (CIM)
Improved failure handling time considerably

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002

4 years

Iceland

Director of Manufacturing & Production

Liquid Ice

Managed production and R&D development, defining business opportunities and leading a team of 25 blue-collar workers and 5 engineers in manufacturing and servicing liquid ice machines
Restarted the company after bankruptcy in close cooperation with the owner (the bank)
Selected key players and completed product development to restart production
Turned the company from losses to profit within one year by delivering reliable machines

Jan 1995 - Dec 1999

5 years

Quality Assurance Manager

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Managed supplier quality assurance and approval of preferred suppliers
Audited supplier quality activities plans for main components
Established quality assurance agreements for deliveries to Production Business Units (PBUs)

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Energy (29 years) and Manufacturing (13 years).

Energy

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Supply Chain Management (19 years), Product Development (16 years), Project Management (15 years), Quality Assurance (14 years), Operations (10 years), and Finance (6 years).

Supply Chain Management

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Finance

Summary

Business and commercial understanding
Able to involve stakeholders, delegate and achieve results
Specialised in wind turbine main components service and repair

I’m easy to work with, I have internal and external relationship network established and I always maintain objective focus. I have experience working in international positions, breaking down silos and building up teams for setting and achieving strategic goal. With me you will get an experienced person within company/business area developments and able to create positive results through market development and/or strategic improvements.

My personal target is to increase my knowledge and experience by contribute to creating results based on a visionary strategy development and implementation. I’m ready to take on responsibility for larger and more demanding tasks to translate my knowledge and experience in the operating businesses.

Skills

General Use Of Microsoft Office
Professional Experience With Erp System - Sap, Pdm-link And Powerbi
Basic Knowledge Of Programming And Database Structure

Languages

Icelandic

Native

Danish

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Odense Teknikum

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Odense, Denmark

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

Marine School

Machine Engineer · Iceland

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Egill based?

Egill is based in Galten, Denmark and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Egill speak?

Egill speaks the following languages: Icelandic (Native), Danish (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Egill have?

Egill has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Egill has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Egill may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Egill be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Egill would be well-suited for roles such as: Wind Consultant, Product Manager, Senior Manager.

What is Egill's latest experience?

Egill's most recent position is Wind Consultant at Egill Thor.

What companies has Egill worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Egill has worked for Egill Thor and Vestas Service.

Which industries is Egill most experienced in?

Egill is most experienced in industries like Energy and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Egill most experienced in?

Egill is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Project Management. Egill also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Finance.

Which industries has Egill worked in recently?

Egill has recently worked in industries like Energy and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Egill worked in recently?

Egill has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Product Development.

What is Egill's education?

Egill holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Odense Teknikum.

What is the availability of Egill?

Egill is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Egill?

Egill's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.