AME Leader – Blade Post-Molding Process & Equipment

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

• Bachelors 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