Engineer Subsystem Lead Tower Access & Safety Systems (Mechanical Engineering)

TL;DR

Engineer Subsystem Lead Tower Access & Safety Systems (Mechanical Engineering): Technical coordination of access and safety systems within wind turbine towers with an accent on system architecture, safety standards, and cross-functional alignment. Focus on designing robust solutions for steel and hybrid towers, coordinating DFMEA, and improving technical standards.

Location: Hybrid (Rostock or Hamburg, Germany). Up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

Company

hirify.global is a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, employing over 10,000 people across 95 nations.

What you will do

• Lead the technical development of tower access and safety systems, including ladders, lifts, platforms, and doors.
• Act as the central interface between engineering, service, HSE, product safety, and sourcing.
• Represent the subsystem in interdisciplinary meetings for steel and hybrid tower concepts.
• Present system status, risks, and challenges in review and decision boards.
• Coordinate and maintain DFMEA within the area of system responsibility.
• Collaborate with design teams to define and continuously improve technical solutions.

Requirements

• Completed degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable engineering qualification.
• Several years of experience in mechanical component development, preferably related to towers.
• Solid knowledge of steel, sheet metal, or welded constructions.
• Experience in cross-functional technical coordination and stakeholder alignment.
• Familiarity with structured development processes and methodologies.
• Fluent English skills; German or Spanish are considered an advantage.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and various working time models.
• Hybrid work setup with up to 8 days of mobile work per month.
• Sustainable mobility support: 80% subsidy for Deutschlandticket and bike leasing contribution.
• Comprehensive future security via company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance.
• 30 days of annual vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off.
• Health and wellbeing perks: health days, company sports, office yoga, and pme Family Service.