A Snapshot of Your Day

You will be Design Lead for nacelle canopy systems, leading design, supplier quality, and manufacturing excellence. The role involves collaborating with global teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, cost-efficient, and high-performance composite solutions. You will support product development, enable design improvements, and ensure alignment with engineering standards while contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.

How You'll Make An Impact

Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of composite canopy (nacelle cover) systems
Drive material selection and structural validation of composite components (glass, carbon, hybrid)
Define and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices
Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to qualify, develop, and audit suppliers
Evaluate supplier capabilities and support sourcing decisions
Resolve technical issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
Oversee manufacturing processes including vacuum infusion, RTM, prepreg, curing, and finishing
Optimize tooling, processes, and product cost through value engineering
Conduct failure analysis and implement robust design improvements
Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC, ISO, APQP)
Support field issues, warranty cases, and repair solutions
Contribute to product standardization, modularization, and architecture optimization
Collaborate across global functions to improve cost, quality, delivery, and risk
Drive innovation through new materials, technologies, and digital tools
Mentor engineers and support technical capability development across the team

What You Bring

A bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field would be preferred; relevant experience will also be considered
15+ years of experience in composite structures, preferably in wind, aerospace, or automotive industries
Strong expertise in composite manufacturing processes and large structural components
Proven experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus
Solid understanding of quality systems, supplier development, and audits
Knowledge of IEC and ISO standards, APQP, and related frameworks
Cooperative and target-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder collaboration skills
Strong communication skills to work effectively with global teams
Team player

About The Team

You will be part of a global engineering team working on innovative and reliable solutions for the wind industry. The team values collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Working in a dynamic environment across diverse projects, the team focuses on knowledge sharing, learning from experience, and supporting each other's growth. A culture of openness and teamwork helps drive both individual and collective success.

Who is Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

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Design Lead - Composite