Mechanical Systems Integration Engineering Manager

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Systems Integration Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Systems Integration design engineering team on Engineering NPI, cost out, productivity, transactional, and fleet support efforts for the GEV Wind Mechanical Subsystem.

The Mechanical Subsystem organization consists of:

- NPI Design Engineering Teams - Towers, Hub Mechanical, and Pitch Bearings
- Life Cycle Design Engineering Teams - Transportation, Repairs, and Installations
- Testing and Validation Mechanical Labs
- Fleet Management Engineering Team
- Product Definition Engineering Team

In this role you will work across the Engineering Functions to identify strategic growth areas and issue resolutions for the Mechanical Systems Integration Engineering design team.

The Mechanical Systems Integration Engineering Manager is expected to understand the technical details on several components and subsystems across the Mechanical Subsystem but be able to bring clarity to a complex situation and communicate complexities in a simplified manner. This leader must be comfortable being vocal in large forums, asking clarifying questions without hesitation, and use a combination of data and engineering judgement to make quick decisions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Systems Integration Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead a global team of Systems Integration Engineers in all Systems Integration design aspects and scope, make decisions on critical subsystem trade-offs, and coordinate with the other Engineering functions to identify and leverage natural synergies amongst the teams.
• Create and maintain a culture of ownership & accountability of full lifecycle design of components and subsystems (e.g. NPI designs, supplier PAPPs, manufacturability, fleet support, Mechanical Subsystem design cost) that results in high quality Mechanical Subsystems team designs for both external and internal customers.
• Support overall Mechanical Subsystem risks identification, quantification, and mitigation, including clear communication, prioritization, and risk mitigation execution plans.
• Manage product requirements definition and requirements flow down including communication with the outcome of optimized and competitive product offerings.
• Enforce prompt lessons learned incorporation into designs, design practices, and design methodologies.
• Help support the development of next generation technical product roadmap for subsystem technologies
• Lead technical conversations with suppliers, customers, and other third parties as a representative of GEV Wind and the Mechanical Systems Integration Engineering team
• Recruit, hire, and coach Mechanical Systems Integration design team towards continuous improvement and engineering excellence, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Be accountable for team budget for T&L, training, and SW&L expenses
• Ensure all design / analysis documentation is complete and accurate, e.g. Specifications, Design Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality on supplier qualifications, NCRs, supplier deviation dispositioning and all technical issues related to Mechanical Systems Integrations

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an engineering or technical position
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a technical leadership or people management
• Demonstrated ability to accommodate for fast pace projects and changes in work scopes.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Mechanical Systems Integration engineering design, Design engineering, and/or validation experience
• Technical leadership experience including NPI, NTI development, problem solving & RCA resolution, method/tool development, and related items.
• Demonstrated systems thinker: ability to assess tradeoffs, effectively assess risk, and optimize results.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, implement standard work, and utilize Lean operating principles.
• Strategic thinker - able to navigate complexity, develop clear actions, and drive impact.
• Excellent leader, effective coach, and trusted mentor.
• Ability to influence others and drive cross-functional teams to success.
• Makes decisions and manages conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. Takes ownership of issues and drive solutions.
• Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to connect positively with others.
• Strong business acumen & customer focus.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited college or university