Design Lead - Composite

Siemens Gamesa; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa in Bengaluru seeks a Design Lead for nacelle canopy systems, guiding design, supplier quality, and manufacturing excellence. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver reliable, cost-efficient, high-performance composites and support product development and design improvements.

You will ensure compliance with engineering standards, mentor engineers, and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement across the wind tech platform.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in composite structures, preferably wind/aerospace/auto industries.
• Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes for large structural components.
• Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with IEC/ISO standards, APQP, and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of composite canopy (nacelle cover) systems.
• Drive material selection and structural validation of composite components.
• Define and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Work with SQE to qualify, develop, and audit suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and support sourcing decisions.
• Resolve technical issues via 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 design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISO, APQP standards.
• 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.

Skills

Composite structures

Global collaboration

Supplier quality

Structural validation

Finite element analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or 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.

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. Empowering our people https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees How do you imagine the future? https://youtu.be/12Sm678tjuY Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions - the greatest challenge we face.

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