Sr Engineering Manager 2 - Wind Yaw Systems

Wind Yaw System Engineering Leader

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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 validation 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

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 travel up to 30% of the time.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Proven ability to manage global teams, navigate complex organizational structures, and drive success in fast-paced environments.
• Technical Depth:
  Expertise in turbine components, NPI/NTI processes, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and method/tool development.
• Systems Thinking:
  Ability to assess multi-variable trade-offs, perform robust risk assessments, and optimize system-level results.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Strong track record of implementing LEAN operating principles and establishing standard work to increase efficiency.
• Interpersonal Excellence:
  Demonstrated ability to adjust leadership style to enhance individual performance, build consensus, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Business Acumen:
  Strong customer focus with the ability to balance technical innovation with business and commercial requirements.