About this role
About the Role As Validation Lead Engineer at ZF Wind Power in Lommel, you will lead validation activities for multi-megawatt wind turbine gearboxes and drivetrain systems. You will ensure that customer or technology projects are validated on time, within budget and with the required technical results to guarantee reliability and efficiency for global wind farms. You will serve as the central point of contact for all validation activities. What You'll Do
- Lead the validation activities for our multi-megawatt wind turbine gearboxes and drivetrain systems.
- Ensure validation projects are delivered on time, within budget and with required technical results to guarantee reliability and efficiency for global wind farms.
- Act as central point of contact for all validation-related activities.
- Define the complete validation plan, based on customer requirements, drivetrain design targets and internal validation standards, to guarantee that our GBXs meet the highest levels of durability, performance, quality and safety.
- Plan, coordinate and guide the dedicated validation engineers and test resources, making use of ZF’s high-end drivetrain test benches and validation infrastructure.
- Drive escalations proactively and ensure transparency in timing, budget and results.
- Review final procedures and reports, align conclusions with design leader and technical experts and provide clear release recommendations for your project. What We're Looking For
- Master in Mechanical Engineering with strong technical and practical insight; knowledge on gearbox design is a plus.
- Relevant working experience in a similar role.
- Strong people management skills. Nice to Have
- Experience with high-end drivetrain test benches and validation infrastructure.