Nacelle Mechanical Components Engineer (f/m)

Job description

3211864
Additional Cities

Salzbergen
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy OnShore Wind
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

Germany
Postal Code

48499
Role Summary/Purpose

Lead and perform design and analysis of mechanical components of the Nacelle. The mechanical components are internal components within the nacelle like frames, doors, platforms, hatches, handrails, ladders, supports…

Essential Responsibilities

The Design Engineer provides innovative design solutions and supports the product through the entire life cycle from conceptual design through design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing and installed fleet support. Design Engineers drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in the design, cost, producibility and reliability of the component(s) under their responsibility

·  Design/Analysis by means of FEA and analytical methods (Extreme, fatigue and structural dynamics). Testing to prove component function and reliability. The design of these components will specifically account for the safety of the people working within the nacelle

·  Work cross functionally with Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, Services…as part of the product development cycle. Support them with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (nonconformities)

·  Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies

·  Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence

·  Drive lessons learned, best practices and standardization into drawings, specifications, design practices and processes

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor/Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience

·  Solid engineering experience in Design/Product Development of the components specified in this job description

·  Proven experience in design, analysis and manufacturing processes

·  Fluent in English, written and spoken

·  Strong communication, interpersonal and project management skills

Desired Characteristics

·  Working knowledge of Unigraphics NX 3D-CAD

·  Working knowledge of Ansys/Workbench

·  Knowledge of Standards and Design Codes

·  Knowledge of different manufacturing processes

·  Engineering experience in medium-big size industrial companies

·  Ability to work with global team members across cultural boundaries

·  Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions

·  Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change

·  Willingness to travel

About Us

Renewable Energy offers its customers solutions for energy production from renewable resources such as wind, solar and biogas. With more than 18,000 installed wind turbines globally, GE Energy provides more than 25,000 megawatt installed capacity of clean and efficient energy. A comprehensive service program supports clients from project development to operation and maintenance, to solutions for network integration and the commercial exploitation of wind energy. In Germany, GE Wind Energy is represented by almost 2,000 wind turbines. The wind turbines are manufactured in Salzbergen, Lower Saxony - GE's European headquarters for renewable energy, where also the European Customer Service and Training Center is located.
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Primary Country

Germany
Primary State/Province

Lower Saxony
Primary City

Salzbergen