Senior Engineer -Design

Senior Design Engineer – Wind Gearbox (m/f/d)
 

Are you ready to play a key role in building a world‑class gearbox development hub in India? As a cornerstone of our strategy to establish an independent Mechanical Design (MDE) department, you will take full technical ownership – from concept through release – of high‑performance gearbox solutions. Join us on this ambitious journey and help build a scalable, self‑sustaining organization that shapes the future of local gearbox development.

What awaits you

• Pioneering Impact: Play a central role in setting up a dedicated Design team in India, empowering local engineers to lead independent gearbox development projects.
• Full‑Spectrum Responsibility: Own the end‑to‑end design process – requirements, 3D CAD, D‑FMEA, design reviews, drawing release, production hand‑off and prototype testing.
• Global Collaboration: Work hand in hand with German headquarters, cross‑functional teams, suppliers and customers, ensuring highest quality and compliance with international standards.
• Continuous Growth: Benefit from structured training programs combining onsite workshops in Germany and remote learning, plus on‑the‑job mentoring by seasoned gearbox experts.

What will you do in this role?

• Take ownership of design deliverables for single parts and subassemblies, ensuring time‑, function‑, and quality‑optimized solutions aligned with customer specs and internal standards.
• Develop and release detailed 3D models, part drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials – managing the full release process.
• Lead and execute D‑FMEAs, participate in design reviews (including supplier workshops), and drive corrective actions via 8D reports as needed.
• Evaluate test results, derive technical measures and feed lessons learned into updated design standards.
• Identify technical challenges, propose robust solutions and implement improvements
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and new colleagues, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

What do we want you to bring to this role?

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Transmission Technology or equivalent; proven track record as a gearbox designer (ideally in the wind‑energy sector).
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
• Hands‑on mentality – “street smart” and solution‑oriented, with a passion for methodical problem solving and continuous self‑development.
• Excellent communication skills in English and comfortable in leading technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment and willingness to share knowledge and best practices to build local expertise.

What do we offer when working with us?

• Total Ownership: Own the end‑to‑end design process – requirements, 3D CAD, D‑FMEA, design reviews, drawing release, production hand‑off and prototype testing.
• Professional Development: Access to tailored training programs, global exchange of experience and mentoring by industry leaders.
• Dynamic Projects: Engage with diverse gearbox projects spanning 3 MW to 12 MW, addressing everything from conceptual design to production release.
• Great Culture: Be part of a “can‑do” environment where “it cannot be done” simply isn’t in our vocabulary—together, we innovate and create solutions.

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