Design Lead - Composite

Siemens Gamesa; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa seeks a Design Lead for nacelle canopy systems to drive design, supplier quality, and manufacturing excellence across global teams. You will lead composite development, validate materials, and ensure cost-efficient, high-performance solutions align with engineering standards.

The role requires extensive experience in composite manufacturing, QA, and cross-functional leadership to deliver robust, scalable architectures and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in composite structures, wind/aerospace/auto industries considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and lifecycle management of composite canopy systems.
• Drive material selection and structural validation of composite components.

Skills

Composite design

Global collaboration

Stakeholder management

ANSYS

Abaqus

Quality systems

APQP

IEC/ISO standards

Manufacturing processes

Cost optimization

Mentoring

Team work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Materials/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

You will be Design Lead for nacelle canopy systems, leading design, supplier quality, and manufacturing excellence. The role involves collaborating with global teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, cost-efficient, and high-performance composite solutions. You will support product development, enable design improvements, and ensure alignment with engineering standards while contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.

A Snapshot of Your Day

You will be Design Lead for nacelle canopy systems, leading design, supplier quality, and manufacturing excellence. The role involves collaborating with global teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, cost-efficient, and high-performance composite solutions. You will support product development, enable design improvements, and ensure alignment with engineering standards while contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of composite canopy (nacelle cover) systems
• Drive material selection and structural validation of composite components (glass, carbon, hybrid)
• Define and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices
• Work closely with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to qualify, develop, and audit suppliers
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support sourcing decisions
• Resolve technical issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Oversee manufacturing processes including vacuum infusion, RTM, prepreg, curing, and finishing
• Optimize tooling, processes, and product cost through value engineering
• Conduct failure analysis and implement robust design improvements
• Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC, ISO, APQP)
• Support field issues, warranty cases, and repair solutions
• Contribute to product standardization, modularization, and architecture optimization
• Collaborate across global functions to improve cost, quality, delivery, and risk
• Drive innovation through new materials, technologies, and digital tools
• Mentor engineers and support technical capability development across the team

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field would be preferred; relevant experience will also be considered
• 15+ years of experience in composite structures, preferably in wind, aerospace, or automotive industries
• Strong expertise in composite manufacturing processes and large structural components
• Proven experience working with global suppliers and cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus
• Solid understanding of quality systems, supplier development, and audits
• Knowledge of IEC and ISO standards, APQP, and related frameworks
• Cooperative and target‑oriented mindset with strong stakeholder collaboration skills
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with global teams
• Team player

About The Team

You will be part of a global engineering team working on innovative and reliable solutions for the wind industry. The team values collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Working in a dynamic environment across diverse projects, the team focuses on knowledge sharing, learning from experience, and supporting each other’s growth. A culture of openness and teamwork helps drive both individual and collective success.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.
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