Head of Engineering - Blade Production

Role purpose

Process engineering and improvement

• Lead development, implementation, and optimization of processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Introduce new products, production lines, material changes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and industry best practices.
• Develop and standardize work methods, process instructions, and manufacturing standards.

Projects and maintenance

• Lead CAPEX projects involving machinery, tools, molds, automation systems, and infrastructure enhancements; manage timelines, budgets, risks, and implementation.
• Ensure smooth industrialization of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Lead preventive, predictive, corrective, and facility maintenance activities.
• Maintain equipment uptime and reliability through effective maintenance planning and execution; monitor KPIs and improve asset performance.

Teams, suppliers, and cost

• Lead and develop process engineers, maintenance engineers, and technicians through coaching, mentoring, and competency development.
• Qualify and homologate suppliers and materials; work with Procurement, Quality, and R&D to evaluate and approve technical changes.
• Drive material optimization and alternative sourcing.
• Implement manufacturing cost, material consumption, and quality cost reductions, and productivity improvements.

Documentation, compliance, and training

• Own process-related technical documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements; support audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Lead technical and production training programs and develop training matrices and competency improvement plans.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree (MBA/M.Tech) is preferred.
• 15–18+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, process engineering, industrialization, and maintenance.
• At least 7 years in a leadership role managing engineering and maintenance teams.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing such as wind energy, automotive, heavy engineering, industrial equipment, or related industries.
• Proven experience in CAPEX implementation, process optimization, and team management.

Work arrangement

• The role is generally available full-time, as well as in other flexible working-time models.