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Gevernova

Wind Manufacturing NPI & Launch Manager – Nacelles

Salzbergen · Greenville

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Seniority
Lead / management
Countries
DE, US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
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28 Sept 2026

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Job Description Summary

The NPI & Launch Manager – Wind Nacelle will lead manufacturing launch execution and industrialization readiness for nacelle products within Wind Manufacturing. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional launch activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness, supporting pilot and prototype builds, and driving successful product transfer, launch, and ramp-up in nacelle manufacturing operations.

Job Description

Role Summary

This role will serve as the key manufacturing launch leader for nacelle programs from development through industrialization and ramp-up. The NPI & Launch Manager – Wind Nacelle will work closely with Product, Engineering, AME, Quality, Supply Chain, and plant teams to manage launch plans, manufacturability readiness, process validation, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time, on-budget, and capable production introduction

Essential Responsibilities

  • Lead launch execution and industrialization readiness for nacelle manufacturing programs
  • Build and maintain integrated launch readiness plans with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Coordinate pilot builds, prototype builds, trial runs, and manufacturing learning cycles for nacelle products
  • Support manufacturability reviews and drive closure of manufacturing readiness gaps
  • Partner with nacelle AME leaders and Product Engineering to ensure process, tooling, equipment, training, and documentation readiness
  • Coordinate launch deliverables including PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, validation plans, and operator readiness
  • Support DFM / DFA activities to improve manufacturability and reduce launch risk
  • Track launch timing, risk, cost, and plant readiness; escalate issues and drive recovery plans as needed
  • Support product transfer, line readiness, plant ramp-up, and capacity expansion for new nacelle products or major design/process changes
  • Coordinate lessons learned, standard work, and launch governance practices across nacelle programs
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure robust execution of launch milestones
  • Foster a strong culture of safety, quality, execution discipline, and cross-functional collaboration

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • Significant experience in product launch, NPI, industrialization, manufacturing engineering, or operations support in a complex industrial environment
  • Experience with pilot builds, launch readiness, manufacturing validation, and production ramp-up
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects or technical programs
  • Strong problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience in nacelle manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly, heavy industrial manufacturing, or complex product launches
  • Strong understanding of DFM/DFA, PFMEA, control plans, validation, and launch readiness reviews
  • Strong lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to influence across functions and coordinate execution across multiple sites
  • Strong focus on milestone management and measurable launch outcomes

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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