Wind Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Essential Functions

• define and execute the long-term vision for Wind Advanced Manufacturing, aligning technology roadmaps with global business objectives
• build a high performing advanced manufacturing organization with the skills to transform manufacturing processes
• drive the integration of robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies to achieve a step-change in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) metrics
• lead business case analyses and take decisions on high-impact capital investments and technology adoptions
• institutionalize standard work and operational rhythms that ensure consistent, predictable, and measurable performance
• drive a culture of continuous improvement, embedding Lean manufacturing principles into advanced manufacturing development processes
• influence cross-functional outcomes and ensure manufacturing strategy is fully integrated with business goals
• process standardization: define and implement best practice manufacturing processes globally across Nacelle, Blades, Generator, and Cabinets Assembly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering, manufacturing, and/or advanced manufacturing experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant leadership experience

Desired Characteristics

• Proven experience building and successfully implementing advanced technology roadmaps that transform business results
• Strategic leader – able to simplify complexity, develop winning strategies, and successfully lead a large organization
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize the “art of the possible”, inspire team members, and move concepts through development into high-impact, full-scale production
• Change leader – demonstrated results leading organizational change and transformation
• Lean mindset – able to drive process improvement, standard work, and successfully build culture
• Global leadership experience with proven track record building organizational capability, influencing, and driving optimized enterprise results
• Strong background in the Wind industry—or relevant industrial manufacturing—with deep knowledge of the engineering and/or manufacturing processes & technologies