Blade PDE Technical Leader – CAD, PDE Processes

Responsibilities:

• Establish and Own PDE standards, including CAD standards, modeling practices, manufacturing package requirements, and documentation methods.
• Drive process improvements to enhance PDE quality, productivity, consistency, and delivery performance.
• Lead the simplification and automation of CAD and PDE processes to reduce manual effort and improve repeatability.
• Drive the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions within PDE to improve efficiency, quality, and engineering effectiveness.
• Support the translation of engineering design intent into manufacturing‑ready models and outputs, including ply splicing, lap outputs, and related composite manufacturing definitions.
• Drive improvements in geometry quality and smoothening to enhance manufacturability and downstream usability.
• Work closely with other PDE Technical Leaders and engineering experts to harmonize CAD/PDE processes with the PDE specification and requirement, ensuring a robust "single source of truth".
• Provide technical leadership for Product Definition Engineering across NPI, NTI, and design change programs.
• Lead technical problem‑solving within PDE in close collaboration with blade engineering experts and execution teams.
• Provide early technical engagement to define robust PDE solutions for engineering packages before execution.
• Review, approve, and validate technical solutions related to engineering changes, including ECNs.
• Own the standards for configuration management and change management practices to ensure controlled, traceable, and efficient design evolution.
• Mentor and guide PDE team members and contingent workers, supporting technical growth and capability development.
• Drive knowledge capture and institutionalization through standards, best practices, lessons learned, and reusable methods.
• Participate in technical and program reviews as a presenter, reviewer, and technical decision‑maker.
• Support validation of design and documentation during prototype, test blade, and early production activities.
• Maintain hands‑on involvement in critical PDE tasks, specifically supporting NTI programs and high‑stakes technical deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in Product Definition Engineering, CAD methodology, engineering documentation, and design change implementation.
• 10+ years’ hands‑on experience with CATIA and Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management and engineering change management processes.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement, technical standardization, and engineering problem‑solving.
• Experience working across cross‑functional teams in engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across functions and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide engineers and contingent team members.
• Experience with composite structures, blade engineering, or large‑scale manufactured products.
• Knowledge of CATIA composites and manufacturing‑oriented product definition practices.
• Understanding of GD&T principles, preferably ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with fiber‑reinforced plastics and composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience with BOM set‑up and product structure management in Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.
• Experience in CAD automation, digital engineering, or engineering process transformation.
• Exposure to AI applications in engineering, automation, or product development.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and operational execution.
• Proven ability to drive transformation and influence the adoption of new methods, tools, and standards.