Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the design dynamics analysis and validation of large fabricated and composite structures within wind turbine nacelle applications.
• Own the technical rigor and acceptance of engineering solutions for sheet-metal and composite based structures ensuring safety quality manufacturability and compliance with requirements.
• Chair design reviews for fabricated and composite components ensuring design maturity and robust technical decision-making.
• Perform detailed drawing reviews including tolerance analysis manufacturing feasibility and stack-up verification.
• Conduct structural calculations and simulations using ANSYS with focus on strength frequency domain fatigue fracture mechanics and overall structural performance.
• Apply relevant standards and codes including IIW Eurocode and DNV to support engineering justification and compliance.
• Support certification activities and engage with certification agencies as required.
• Bridge the gap between testing and simulation by correlating results identifying model improvements and developing validated methods.
• Support CTH and engineering leadership in identifying technical gaps and advancing structural engineering capability.
• Lead or support rigorous supplier reviews and root cause analysis activities to ensure effective technical resolution.
• Work with cross-functional teams including design manufacturing quality supply chain and certification to resolve technical issues and improve outcomes.
• Own and support product lifecycle management activities including effective use of PLM systems.
• Coach and mentor engineers to build technical depth and strengthen organizational capability.

Qualification / Requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering Structural Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
• Major experience in structural engineering preferably with large fabricated metallic structures and composite components.
• Hands-on experience with frequency domain fatigue analysis fracture mechanics strength calculations and structural validation. First principal approach on machine design.
• Proficiency in ANSYS or similar analysis tools. Especially in frequency domain.
• Experience working with PLM processes.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawing reviews tolerancing and stack-up analysis.
• Experience interacting with certification bodies and supporting compliance or certification processes.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong expertise in large structural dynamics sheet-metal fabrications and composite components.
• Knowledge of wind turbine nacelle structures and related design challenges.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as IIW Eurocode and DNV.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical reviews and make sound engineering decisions.
• Experience in test-to-simulation correlation and method development in frequency domain.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in RCA supplier issue resolution and technical investigations.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and drive technical advancement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coaching and developing engineering talent.
• A strong sense of ownership accountability and commitment to engineering excellence.

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