Principal Engineer, Installation and Logistics

About the role

OneWind Engineering is looking for a Principal Engineer for Installation and Logistics in Barcelona. You will provide technical leadership and overall technical underwriting of design, development and implementation for wind turbine installation processes and site logistics, supporting Senior Principal Engineers and Chief Engineers in setting and executing design strategies, field issue resolution and design tools. The scope covers crane operations, lifting equipment design, site mobilization, transport logistics, ground preparation and up-tower installation support.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design teams across the project lifecycle, from concept and design development to product launch and fleet operations.
• Own the technical underwriting of designs in installation and logistics and influence acceptance criteria, DFMEA, root cause analysis and design methods.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and assist in optimizing designs to meet industry standards, safety regulations and customer requirements.
• Support internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers and regulators, and take part in standards and IP committees.
• Perform risk assessments and help teams build mitigation strategies.
• Work with Product Line, Field Services and New Unit NPI to embed installation and logistics requirements early (design for installation).
• Mentor and coach controlled title holders and the wider engineering team, and work with people leaders to develop technical talent.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing and/or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 15 years of engineering experience.
• 5 years reviewing and developing installation and logistics processes and designing tooling and fixtures.
• 2 years mentoring others on repair processes and wing creation.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in installation and logistics, with ability to design and own engineering outcomes for safety, quality and customer needs.
• Leading multidisciplinary and remote teams through design and root cause assessments.
• Complex issue resolution using FMEA, reliability engineering, RCA 8D and similar tools.
• Project management and clear communication of complex technical concepts.
• Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations for installation and logistics.