Senior Engineer - Process Engineering

Nordex SE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE in Chennai, India, seeks a Process Engineer – CAD to design, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and nesting programs for blade production. You will work with AutoCAD, CATIA, Nesting, and LAP Laser systems to improve quality, productivity, and material utilization while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 3–7 years of experience in process engineering or CAD, preferably in composite/blade manufacturing, with lean and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/production/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of process engineering/CAD design/tooling development experience.
• Experience in composite/blade manufacturing or wind industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and optimize nesting programs to improve material utilization and manufacturing efficiency.
• Prepare layouts for prefabrication activities and design tools, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
• Generate and maintain inspection templates for components, moulds, and tooling; coordinate with tooling teams and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting cycle time, waste reduction, and energy usage; participate in shop floor reviews.
• Provide technical support to suppliers, validate new tooling, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Quality systems

Change management

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Nesting Software

LAP Laser Systems

Job description

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The Process Engineer – CAD is responsible for designing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing processes, tooling, and nesting programs to support efficient blade production. The role involves working with CAD software such as AutoCAD, CATIA, Nesting, and LAP Laser systems to improve quality, productivity, material utilization, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and optimize glass nesting programs to improve material utilization, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency while reducing waste.
• Prepare and provide carbon plank nesting layouts for prefabrication activities.
• Design, develop, and detail tools, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids in collaboration with the tooling team.
• Generate and maintain inspection templates for components, moulds, and tooling.
• Support tooling development projects by coordinating with global tooling teams and suppliers.

Tooling Development & Validation

• Define tooling requirements based on production and process needs.
• Validate new tools, jigs, and fixtures before handover to Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams.
• Participate in technical discussions and coordinate new tooling trials to ensure successful implementation.
• Provide technical support and clarifications to suppliers regarding tooling development projects.
• Support Supply Chain Management (SCM) by preparing technical write-ups required for customs clearance of tooling-related materials.

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting cycle time, man‑hours, waste reduction, material consumption, power usage, water consumption, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Conduct material trials and process evaluations to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve performance.
• Work closely with the Process Senior Manager to introduce new technologies, tools, and process improvements.
• Actively support production teams to ensure compliance with defined manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and validate LAP Laser processes within the main shell manufacturing area.
• Participate in daily shop floor review meetings and provide engineering support for issue resolution.
• Conduct regular process audits and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to established safety, quality, and operational standards.

Training & Documentation

• Provide technical training and skill development programs to production personnel on layup and related manufacturing processes.
• Conduct change management awareness sessions and training programs.
• Update Work Instructions (WIs), process documents, and standards in line with approved engineering changes.
• Support knowledge transfer and process standardization across production areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in process engineering, CAD design, tooling development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in composite manufacturing, blade manufacturing, wind industry, or related manufacturing environments is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, Nesting Software, and LAP Laser Systems.
• Knowledge of tooling design, jig and fixture development.
• Understanding of composite manufacturing processes and layup operations.
• Experience in process optimization, continuous improvement, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with quality systems, process audits, and change management.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is an advantage.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

The role is generally available on a full‑time basis as well as in other flexible working‑time models.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on‑shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex