Design-for-X Simulation Specialist (Renewable Energy, Aarhus)

Job summary

This role involves utilizing advanced digital prototyping and Design-for-X (DfX) simulations to validate wind turbine designs, ensuring they are manufacturable, assemble-able, transportable, installable, and serviceable. The position acts as a bridge between product development and the global value chain, focusing on optimizing product architecture and supporting operational excellence throughout the turbine lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in wind energy or complex industrial products
• Strong understanding of wind turbine systems and product lifecycle from concept to deployment
• Hands-on experience with DfX, digital prototyping, and manufacturing simulations
• Proven ability to collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Installation, and Service teams in global environments
• Familiarity with digital engineering and simulation tools for manufacturing validation
• Willingness to travel for field exposure to factories and installation sites

Responsibilities

• Conduct DfX simulations and digital prototyping to validate designs
• Utilize virtual build and process simulation tools to identify risks and support design decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure practical and safe designs
• Analyze 3D CAD data and process flows for assembly and ergonomics
• Communicate simulation insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Act as a subject-matter expert in digital prototyping and DfX methodologies
• Contribute to the improvement of DfX methods and tools in a collaborative environment

Skills

• Expertise in mechanical engineering principles and DfX methodologies
• Proficiency in simulation-driven engineering and digital verification techniques
• Strong cross-functional communication and technical guidance abilities
• Capability in technical feasibility assessments and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills for translating technical concepts into actionable insights

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

• Experience with digital prototyping and simulation tools relevant to manufacturing and process validation