Principal Engineer - Wind Turbine Blade Bonding & Joints

About the role

This Control Title Holder (CTH) role owns the technical underwriting of Bonding & Joints design concepts, specifications, practices, issue resolution approaches, and defect acceptance criteria across the full product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance in Bonding & Joints for new product development, new technology introduction, factory quality issues, field issues, and repair solutions.
• Underwrite Bonding & Joints design concepts, specifications, practices, issue resolution approaches, and defect acceptance criteria across the entire product lifecycle.
• Drive manufacturable, high-quality Bonding & Joints solutions aligned with internal design requirements, customer expectations, and applicable industry standards.
• Oversee and underwrite risk assessments, including Design FMEA (D-FMEA), and drive effective mitigation strategies.
• Identify and drive system-level continuous improvement opportunities in engineering design processes and design practices related to wind blade Bonding & Joints by working with design teams, other CTHs, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively across Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Systems organizations to achieve technical and business objectives.
• Partner with people leaders to mentor, coach, and develop technical engineering talent.
• Own and evolve the Bonding & Joints technology roadmap, aligned with product and business strategy.
• Stay informed and participate in relevant industry standards bodies, regulatory forums, and intellectual property initiatives to influence technical direction and external requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in composite bonding and joints design, testing, or closely related technical work.
• In-depth knowledge of composite mechanics, composite failure modes, and the building-block approach to structural validation.
• Working knowledge of composite manufacturing processes.
• Prior experience in technical leadership roles guiding teams through structured design processes to deliver safe, high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in composite bonding and joints design, testing, or closely related technical work.
• In-depth knowledge of composite mechanics, composite failure modes, and the building-block approach to structural validation.
• Working knowledge of composite manufacturing processes.
• Prior experience in technical leadership roles guiding teams through structured design processes to deliver safe, high-quality products.

Skills

• Direct experience with wind turbine blade composite structural design.
• Knowledge of APQP, TRL/MRL, and statistical process control methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, including globally distributed teams, through design reviews, technical assessments, and root cause investigations.
• Proven experience resolving complex technical issues through cross-functional collaboration and structured problem-solving tools such as FMEA and RCA / 8D.
• Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations applicable to blade structural components.
• Experience in project execution, translating high-level objectives into clear, actionable plans and driving disciplined operational execution.
• Track record of curiosity and passion for identifying, developing, and implementing new technologies, methods, and ideas that result in differentiated product outcomes.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering talent to support long-term professional growth and succession.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.