Manager -Blades Lifecycle Management

We're looking for a dedicated Manager - Blades Lifecycle Management to join our Blades R&D function. This role is essential for orchestrating the entire lifecycle of our blade products, from initial design to decommissioning. You'll focus on operational performance, product cost, and long-term reliability. As a key leader, you'll manage a team of engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the globe to implement cost management processes, design enhancements, and technical roadmaps that align with our product strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management: Manage the Lifecycle Management sub-module for blades, focusing on operational performance, product cost, and long-term reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams in Design, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Service to improve the entire product lifecycle.
• Cost & Quality Management: Facilitate the cost management process, implement design enhancements, and resolve issues using structured engineering procedures.
• Strategy & Planning: Contribute to the technical roadmap, manage resource planning and team budgets, and ensure alignment with the overall product strategy.
• Leadership & Communication: Lead technical discussions, facilitate decisions, and represent the Blade Module in senior management forums.
• Team Development: Lead and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of responsibility, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering, or a similar specialization.
• Proven experience in engineering roles within the wind energy, composite structures, or non-metal materials industries.
• Experience in product lifecycle management or reliability engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and facilitate decisions in a global, matrixed environment.

Competencies

• Technical Leadership: Proficient in understanding blade lifecycle performance, including quality issues, serviceability, and cost-out initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Skills: Ability to effectively engage with various teams to ensure alignment on lifecycle goals and build trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strategic Execution: Capable of defining and executing sub-module strategies that support the broader Blades R&D roadmap.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses performance data to guide decisions and improve lifecycle outcomes.
• People Management: Leads and develops a team of engineers, supports career growth, and promotes a culture of innovation.
• Communication & Persuasion: Communicates clearly and convincingly across all levels of the organization and represents the module in project reviews and governance forums.