Blade Materials Engineer

Job Description

Blade Material localization and homologation in order to achieve Nordex supply chain strategy.

YOUR TASKS

• Consolidate and strengthen all technical communication and coordination between HQ Engineering and China suppliers, to minimize asymmetry of information exchange and to mitigate risks of technology and quality.
• Scope the qualification of blade materials for testing and process application methods.
• Assessment potential blade material supplier together with SQA department.
• Follow up material characterization test with local and international 3rd party test institute.
• Collaborating with a diverse group of engineers in a global engineering organization.
• Specification of tests in collaboration with the design engineers, along with the subsequent analysis and reporting.
• On-site follow-up for introduction of materials in production – inspect fulfillment of design requirements, define quality measures.
• On-site support for ramp-ups and clarification of technical questions.
• Investigate any kind of material problem issued by serial blade production and provide technical solutions.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor/Master in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or similar. Having knowledge and experience with blade materials from wind power, automotive or aerospace industry is a prerequisite.
• Have solid experiences on composite (including glass fiber, epoxy resin, prepreg, adhesive, coating system etc.) quality management, participate new part design evaluation, organize composite testing.
• 6-8 years working experience on blade material technology.
• Strong knowledges and applications of diversified blade materials.
• Good problem-solving capabilities.
• Good communication skills, a high technical proficiency, and excellent proficiency in English are essential.
• Ability to direct multi-skilled professional teams.
• Engage in HSE management and be fully safety-focused.
• Ability in working within multi-cultural and multi-national team.

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