Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary

This leader will own the AME strategy and execution for blade post-molding process and equipment, including post-mold handling, cutting & Grinding, finishing, assembly -related process interfaces, process capability improvement, and technology deployment. The role will support engineering NTIs, factory launches, standardization, and chronic issue resolution while building technical capability across sites.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead advanced manufacturing engineering activities for blade post-molding process and equipment across applicable wind blade manufacturing sites.
• Develop and define post-molding manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support engineering NTIs and product launches.
• Lead automation and technology projects related to blade post-molding operations.
• Own and drive standardization of best-known methods, tooling concepts, equipment design, and process controls across plants toward 1P1P.
• Lead specification development, sourcing support, FAT/SAT, commissioning, process validation, and operational handoff for post-molding equipment.
• Ensure equipment and process solutions meet throughput, quality, ergonomic, and safety requirements.
• Support factory launch of NTIs and capacity ramp-up for new blade platforms or process changes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for chronic technical manufacturing issues.
• Provide manufacturing input into product development and support DFM/DFA improvements.
• Drive improvements in OEE, labor productivity, factory utilization, scrap reduction, and manufacturing cost.
• Build technical capability, training, and knowledge sharing in blade post-molding methods and equipment
• Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, blade manufacturing, tooling/equipment engineering, or advanced manufacturing in a complex industrial environment
• Experience with process development, equipment deployment, validation, FAT/SAT, and production ramp-up
• Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional projects
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in wind blade manufacturing, composites manufacturing, post-molding operations, finishing systems, or heavy industrial production
• Strong lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, process capability, validation methods, and structured problem solving
• Ability to influence across functions and standardize solutions across multiple sites
• Strong focus on execution and measurable business outcomes