Design Lead - Composite

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. Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.