Position Title: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Special Projects
Location: Iowa, El Paso, or Juarez
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Special Projects is responsible for leading and shaping advanced manufacturing technology readiness across the organization. This role drives strategic initiatives, facilitates cross-functional reviews, and ensures the successful implementation and communication of technical data packages.
Key Responsibilities of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Special Projects:
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of TPI’s business processes, templates, and procedures for assessing Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL).
- Architect and maintain standard work and templates for advanced manufacturing processes, ensuring best practices are adopted across all sites.
- Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing teams to define and drive requirements for complex manufacturing technology projects.
- Facilitate and lead cross-functional manufacturing readiness assessments, synthesizing actions, decisions, and all relevant data for executive review; develop and maintain executive-level summaries and strategic reports for AMT projects, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Partner with project managers to design and execute MRL gap closure plans, milestone reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Champion alignment and best practices across multiple sites and teams, driving organizational improvement and innovation.
Who we are looking for:
Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and communicate critical business data and project status to executive audiences.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to drive inclusive conversations and consensus-based solutions.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.
Deep interest in technical aspects of wind turbine blade manufacturing and emerging manufacturing technologies.
Proven ability to deliver projects within scope, budget, and timeline, while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels, including external stakeholders.
Willingness to travel in US and Mexico (25%)
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Physical Science, such as Chemistry or Physics, required.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and project management, with a proven track record of leading complex initiatives.
Advanced proficiency with project management tools, software, and best practices.
Experience with new technology introduction and change management in manufacturing environments.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and modern digital tools and methods.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics)
- 5-7 years progressive experience in manufacturing and project management
- Advanced proficiency with project management tools and software
- Experience with new technology introduction and change management in manufacturing
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and modern digital tools
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) frameworks and assessments
- Proven ability to deliver projects within scope, budget, and timeline while managing multiple priorities
- Strong leadership, communication, and ability to present technical data to executive audiences
- Willingness to travel in US and Mexico (approximately 25%)
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with an employer match referenced in company and employee materials. This indicates meaningful support for long‑term savings, with availability depending on location.
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What We Do
TPI is the largest U.S.-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades for the high-growth wind energy market supporting global wind turbine manufacturers.
