Job Description Summary As the Principal Engineer for Installation and Logistics, you are responsible for the overall technical underwriting and acceptance of design, development, and implementation associated with wind turbine installation processes and site logistics. You will support defining rigor for acceptance of the design decisions for installation tooling and processes, lifting strategies and logistics strategy that will result in safe, high-quality products and services that meet customer needs. The areas associated with Installation and Logistics include crane operations, lifting equipment design, site mobilization, transport logistics, ground preparation and up-tower installation support. For these areas, you will support Senior Principal Engineers and Chief Engineers to set and execute a strategy associated with design processes, field issue resolution, and design tools and technology. You will collaborate with design teams, cross-functional teams and other designated experts across subsystems to achieve desired outcomes, sometimes executing the work yourself. You will mentor and develop engineering talent, creating technical depth within the Installation and Logistics domain. This is a leadership position and requires technical proficiency and adept problem-solving skill while developing fundamental capabilities for organizational advancement. As the Principal Engineer for Installation and Logistics your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and ability to lead design teams will be crucial in ensuring we can technically underwrite that our products and services are of high quality and meet customer needs. Your passion for innovation, your capacity to solve technical challenges head-on, and your ownership to develop technical talent will drive your success in OneWind Engineering. Job Description Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design teams involved in Installation and Logistics within the OneWind engineering team across all stages of the project lifecycle, spanning from conceptualization and design development to product launch and ongoing fleet operations. Accountable for overall technical underwriting of designs in the areas of Installation and Logistics and site execution processes, and consequently, accountability for the design itself. Influence technical rigor for acceptance of design decisions, DFMEA, root cause analysis, design methods and tools. Identify and drive continuous improvement in engineering design processes, design practices for Installation and Logistics to enable engineering design execution that results in safe, high-quality products and services by working with design teams, CTHs, and cross functional teams. Assist the design team and sometimes execute the optimization of the design ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements. Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities. Stay informed and participate in relevant industry regulations, Intellectual Property and standards committees to influence the outcome of regulations and standards. Perform risk assessments and assist teams in developing mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and ensure safe, high-quality products and services. Work strategically with Product Line, Field Services, and New Unit NPI segments to ensure that installation and logistics requirements are "built-in" to turbine designs at the earliest stage (Design for Installation). Provide insight to Senior Principal Engineer, Chief Engineer of the Lifecycle Organization, and Functional Managers to identify technology needs and support technology development to address those needs. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth through coaching & mentoring for controlled title holders and broader engineering team in your discipline. Work with people leaders to mentor and develop technical talent. Qualification / Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and/or Industrial Engineering from an accredited college or university. Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience 5 years of experience reviewing and developing Installation and Logistics processes. designing tooling, fixtures. 2 years of experience mentoring and guiding others on repair process and Wing creation Desired Characteristics Strong technical expertise in Installation and Logistics with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, including remote teams, through design assessments and root cause assessments. Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross-functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability engineering, RCA 8D process, etc. Ability to identify questions and risks with limited or pallial information -convert these into actionable requirements. Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations as it pertains to Installation and Logistics. Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstrating operational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders. Track record of curiosity and a strong passion for identifying and turning new ideas, technologies, and methodologies into product differentiated outcomes. Experience with coaching, mentoring, and developing technical engineering talent to guide their professional growth and career advancement. 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