Local Unit & Position Description:

We are looking for a professional with extensive wind industry experience as a rotor blade and composite specialist to join our team in delivering services to the renewable energy market in general and the wind industry in particular.

To support our growth in the sector, we are looking for a wind turbine blade/composite specialist with Project management skills to join our team in delivering certification services to the wind power industry.

You will work closely with the team of highly qualified professionals spread over our locations in Hamburg, Copenhagen, Shanghai and Beijing. You will also collaborate and have extensive contact with other departments, as various projects are staffed with multidisciplinary experts in the company.

Main Responsibilities:

Certification of wind turbine blades with focus on design for manufacture
Inspection activities for blade certification projects, including manufacturing inspections, field inspections, witnessing of tests
Laboratory evaluation and assessment of the rotor blade and sub-component test
Technical support in failure investigations and Root Cause Analyses
Drive type approval of composite materials used for blades activities by defining certification scope, validating test evidence, overseeing laboratory execution, and supporting manufacturing and inspection compliance.
Manage certification projects by coordinating stakeholders, planning deliverables, and ensuring timely and high‑quality execution in line with certification requirements.

You are able to communicate results in a clear, synthetic and convincing manner.
You enjoy being together with colleagues as well as other professionals, having fun on the work while helping DNV to build and maintain good relationships with our customers.
You have a structured approach to work, and you are able to handle simultaneous assignments without losing the overview.
You are both able to work independently as well as in a team, and you can drive your own assignments.
To thrive in this position, you would ideally have some or all of the following qualifications:
Degree in Materials Science (composites), Wind Turbine Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on composite structures from e.g. an internship or a master thesis at a relevant company
Preferably 3 to 5 years of experience as a Rotor Blade and composite specialist in the wind industry
Expertise in one or more of the flowing areas:
- Rotor blade design
- Assessment of manufacturing defects in wind turbine blades
- Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and repair techniques
- Certification
Specialist & project management experience
Fluent in English, further language skills (German) will be a plus
You have a high degree of flexibility and willingness to travel (about 30 % of the working time) within Mainland China but as well other countries.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
Generous Paid Leaves (Sick leaves policy/ Annual leaves policy).
Medical benefits - Annual Health Check-up.
Pension and Insurance Policies – (Pension Insurance, Medical Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, Work related injury insurance, Supplementary Pension).
Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme).
Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement, Housing Fund, Lunch Policy).
Profit Share/ Chinese New Year Bonus.
*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

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Rotor Blade and Materials Engineer

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