Sr Engineering Manager - Wind Yaw Systems

Job Description Summary

Role Overview:
The Wind Yaw System Engineering Leader reports to the Machine Head Engineering Leader and is responsible for the design, development, and technical health of yaw system components. This includes yaw bearings, drives, motors, brakes, high-pressure units (HPU), and associated structural bolted joints. You will lead a global engineering team dedicated to product innovation, technical improvements, and the lifecycle management of these critical components.

• Team Strategy & Growth: Define and execute business priorities using LEAN methodologies. Champion a high-performance culture by focusing on talent acquisition, mentorship, and the continuous development of technical capabilities across the global team.
• Technical Leadership: Quickly master the technical intricacies of the yaw system—including design requirements, system interactions, and manufacturing processes—to guide the team in delivering robust, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with a broad network of stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Program Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Installation & Commissioning, and Fleet Performance Management, to ensure seamless product integration.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Relations: Manage relationships with key suppliers, with a specific focus on Build-to-Spec partners. Serve as a technical liaison by presenting new product design technology and root cause analysis findings to internal senior leadership and external customers.

Role Overview: The Wind Yaw System Engineering Leader reports to the Machine Head Engineering Leader and is responsible for the technical integrity and innovation of yaw systems—including yaw bearings, drives, motors, brakes, high-pressure units (HPU), and structural bolted joints. You will lead a global engineering team through the full product lifecycle, from NTI (New Technology Introduction) and NPI (New Product Introduction) to fleet support and validation.

• Engineering Leadership: Oversee a global team focused on designing new technologies, validating products for diverse applications, supporting project requisitions, and developing technical solutions for complex fleet issues.
• Quality & Operational Rigor: Ensure all design releases meet stringent availability, reliability, and performance targets. Utilize LEAN methodologies to drive operational excellence, optimize workflows, and remove systemic roadblocks.
• Strategic Team Development: Foster a high-performance culture rooted in product safety, psychological safety, and accountability. Proactively drive professional development by coaching and mentoring team members to achieve their full potential.
• Execution & Prioritization: Set clear, actionable goals for the team, consistently prioritizing:
  Safety >
  Quality >
  Delivery >
  Cost.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage across departments—including Systems, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Fleet Performance—to influence decision-making, ensure customer-focused outcomes, and minimize organizational rework.
• Validation Strategy: Lead the development of a robust yaw system validation roadmap. Prioritize the investment in, and execution of, component-level test capabilities to increase validation fidelity and reduce reliance on costly, time-intensive full-turbine prototype testing.
• Supplier & Technical Strategy: Build transparent, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers. Define the roadmap for drive-line testing equipment and oversee the execution of comprehensive test and verification plans.
• Communication: Act as the technical voice for the yaw system, translating complex engineering data into clear, strategic narratives for internal senior leadership and external customers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university or college and 10 years of experience.
• Professional engineering experience including formal people leadership.
• Preferred experience within the Wind industry.
• Preferred Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Ability and willingness to…