Wind Blade Engineering Repair Development Manager

Job Description Summary

As part of GE Vernova Wind Engineering the Blade subsystem team has responsibility for the design and support of wind blade components and systems. As the Wind Blade Engineering Repair Development Manager you are responsible for the overall engineering team to develop and underwrite new and innovative blade repair solutions. This team will provide technical ownership for development industrialization and validation of blade repair methods from concept to first field trial. You will partner with product line and the services team develop blade repair strategy to ensure turbine availability and performance.

This role partners closely with blade product design & materials engineering field services and product line to improve blade reliability reduce downtime and standardize repair excellence globally.

This is a leadership position and requires technical proficiency and adept problem-solving skill while developing fundamental capabilities for organizational advancement.

As the Wind Blade Engineering Repair Development Manager your curiosity problem-solving skills and ability to lead design team will be crucial in ensuring we can technically underwrite that our blade repair 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 a strong technical team will drive your success in One Wind Engineering.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Collaborate with product line to devise a comprehensive blade repair & service strategy for the fleet. Develop and maintain the blade repair technology road map in alignment with Multi-Generation Product Plan (MGPP) with the goal of maximizing turbine availability performance and business outcomes.

Develop& underwrite new repair methods from concept to first field validation.

Develop and manage cross-functional project schedules ensuring alignment across stakeholders and timely execution of repair solution development.

Drive daily management rhythms and operational excellence within the team to consistently achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to repair capability development.

Prioritize team activities based on SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery and Cost) in that order.

Find synergies with manufacturing to implement repair methods into factories where applicable.

Ensure compliance with EHS industry standards and regulations in all repair activities.

Recruit hire mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on Wind Turbine Blade Repair solutions.

Foster a culture of technical excellence innovation continuous improvement and problem-solving within the team.

Manage team performance provide regular feedback and support professional growth and career development for individual contributors.

Qualification / Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace Materials Science or related field).

Minimum of 7 years of experience including hands-on experience in composite structure repair or a related field.

Strong understanding of composite materials structures and repair techniques.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time.

Desired Characteristics

Experience in wind turbine blade services and factory rework environments.

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Track record of curiosity and a strong passion for identifying and turning new ideas technologies and methodologies into product differentiated outcomes.

Demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) RCA 8D process etc.

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.

Experience with coaching mentoring and developing technical engineering talent to guide their professional growth and career advancement.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $131700.00 and $219300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility : discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 17 2025.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24 / 7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 131700 - 219300