Engineering Manager at TPI Composites, Inc in Warren, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Candidate is an experienced Computer aided Design Engineer and strong Technical Leader who can independently function in TPI’s dynamic and fast-paced environment. He/she leads a team of Model-based Manufacturing engineers responsible to support all MBM-related needs at TPI, hence communication with all TPI internal teams is an integral nature of this position. Working Experience in Composites modeling using CATIA V5 and including but not limited to the knowledge of generative shape design, Composites design and manufacturing, producibility analysis as well as required for this role. Background in Composites Manufacturing and Computer Aided Modeling is essential for this position. The role includes leading and training the MBM team as well as participating in strategizing and planning the technology roadmap for the MBM program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

•Manage and lead a diverse and global team of engineers inside Model based Manufacturing group to support all MBM related needs at TPI.

•Support New Program Launches both in MBM design and shop-floor execution.

•Possess in-depth knowledge of a wide array of design and development techniques including Computer-aided Design, numerical tool development, Finite Element Analysis…

•As the leader of MBM group, work to understand operation needs and rapidly generate practical, actionable solutions to problems.

•Use sound analytical practices to collect data and translate that data into objective, informed engineering decisions, design inputs, and eventually design outputs.

•Be able to work independently with a wide degree of latitude in day-to-day activities.

•Contribute to the brainstorming process & generate value-added intellectual property.

•Leveraging technology to improve efficiencies and drive improvements

•Identify and research issues independently to develop innovative and scalable solutions through implementation; leverage lessons learned for identification

•Ad-hoc analysis and projects; at times in a compressed time environment

•Investigate, provide direction and facilitate resolution on engineering issues

•Collaborate and provide guidance on new MBM tools

•Ability to build strong relationships with diverse global teams 

Required Skills/Competencies

 

Behaviors

o Leadership

▪ Leads by example and builds a motivated team

▪ Develop top talent and effectively delegate

▪ Communication - shares information and communicates transparently; promotes twoway

feedback in all relationships

o Agility

▪ Adaptability – embraces change and builds a change culture in the team, improvises as

necessary, makes smart but fast decisions, remains calm in stressful situations

▪ Continuous Improvement – drives improvement by bringing people together and

skillfully guiding through issues or areas that might be foreign and leveraging the team

to create better processes and drive greater results

▪ Innovation – drives improvement through curiosity, open to new ideas, builds creative

solutions by including all relevant voices and resources that can add value

o Collaboration

▪ Builds Trust - develops trusting relationships, practices open and honest communication,

actions support philosophy and direction

▪ Teamwork – builds and promotes a collaborative culture to reach shared goals, seeks the

perspectives of others, skilled at building a strong team by identifying strengths and

development areas

▪ Comfortable working in a global and diverse environment

▪ Able to work easily with other functional teams to build relationships and accomplish

shared goals

o Accountability

▪ Ownership - accepts responsibility for results, both the good and the unsuccessful

▪ Sets Direction - drives to set and achieve ambitious goals

▪ Takes Action - acts on feedback, takes initiative, delivers on plans

• Technical

o Solid working knowledge of Composites Manufacturing:

▪ Layup Process and Layup design

▪ Bonding/assembly Process and manufacturing design process

o Solid knowledge of computer aided design using CATIA V5

o Solid written and oral communications skills

o Experience managing schedule/timelines

Experience

o Minimum 5 years of experience in Model-based Composites Manufacturing

o Minimum 3 years of experience in Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing

o Minimum 2 years of experience leading a technical Engineering team

Education

o B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

o MS is preferred

Travel: 25 – 50%

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