Blade Industrialization & New Product Introduction Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Pamplona; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group in Pamplona, Navarra, is seeking an experienced engineer to join the global R&D NPI team. You will develop and implement manufacturing processes for new blade projects, support prototyping, ramp-up and international roll-out while upholding safety, quality and operational excellence.

The candidate should hold an engineering degree and have 8+ years in composites, with hands-on blade or boat-building experience and proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD 2D, CATIA, Siemens NX).

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace or similar.
• Minimum 8 years in the composites industry.
• At least 4 years in two of: new product development, international production roll-out, or process engineering with focus on HSE, quality, costs and cycle time.
• Minimum 3 years in boat building or composite structures (blades or civil).
• Proficient in CAD tools and Office; CATIA and Siemens NX are a plus.
• Strong communication, knowledge-transfer, and team management skills.
• English C1 mandatory; Spanish B2 required; German B2 a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally ~6 months/year (3–6 weeks per assignment).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development and implementation of new blade manufacturing processes.
• Prepare and review manufacturing specifications and process docs.
• Define and maintain BOMs, value stream maps and manpower plans.
• Develop decision matrices for new product and process designs.
• Prepare test documentation and test plans; conduct trials and validations.
• Coordinate with Blade Eng, Quality, Tooling, R&D and NPI teams.
• Drive process changes during development and production roll-out.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders on development and industrialisation.
• Supervise activities to ensure successful deployment of new products and processes.
• Support international production roll-out projects.

Skills

English (C1)

Spanish (B2)

German (B2)

Strong communication

Team management

Conflict resolution

Knowledge transfer

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

CATIA

Siemens NX

Office

Job description

MISSION:

join our global R&D NPI team and play a key role in bringing new blade manufacturing processes from concept to industrial reality. You will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes for new blade projects, supporting prototyping activities, production ramp-up and international roll-out, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.

Your Tasks

• Lead and support the development and implementation of new blade manufacturing processes
• Prepare and review manufacturing specifications and process documentation
• Define and maintain BOMs (Bill of Materials), Value Stream Maps and manpower allocation plans
• Develop decision matrices for new product and process designs
• Prepare test documentation and test plans
• Conduct physical trials and manufacturing validations
• Analyse trial results and prepare technical test reports
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Blade Engineering, Quality Assurance, Tooling, R&D and NPI teams
• Drive the implementation of process changes and improvements during development and production roll-out phases
• Collaborate with external stakeholders involved in development and industrialisation projects
• Supervise manufacturing and development activities to ensure successful deployment of new products and processes
• Support international production roll-out projects

Your Profile

• Engineering degree such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience within the composites industry
• At least 4 years of experience in two of the following areas: participation in new product developments, international production roll-out of new products, or process engineering in a production facility with focus on HSE, quality, costs and cycle time
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in boat building and manufacturing of composite structures (blades or civil), including hand layup, VARTM, RTM, and working with epoxy and polyester
• Knowledge of Office package, technical drawing interpretation and AutoCAD 2D; CATIA and Siemens NX are considered an advantage
• Strong communication and knowledge-transfer skills, team management and conflict resolution skills
• English (C1) is mandatory; Spanish (B2) is required; German (B2) is considered a plus
• Availability to travel internationally approximately 6 months per year, typically in assignments of 3 to 6 consecutive weeks