SCOTT HUTH
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Seasoned wind turbine blade subject matter expert with a strong focus on delivering strategic and technical leadership to technical teams. Adept at troubleshooting and resolving complex wind turbine blade problems through meticulous technical root cause analysis. Committed to providing viable solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
RWE
01.2023 - Current
- Supported Wind Turbine Operations as a Blade Subject Matter Expert
- Performed Inspection reviews and coordinated with Services team to perform repairs within budget
- Led RCAs on multiple projects (broken bolts, root insert liberation, blade failure)
- Collaborated with outside vendors on technology development trials (Robotic LEP, Blade CMS)
- Designed tooling and created work instructions perform bolt hole alignment
- Led a project to implement a cost effective solution to pitch bearing failures
Rotor Systems Engineer
GE Onshore Wind
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Facilitated Root Cause Analyses (RCA) on rotor and blade related issues for US based wind turbines (2.x-116m and 2.x-127m)
- Developed and documented NPI requirements for Blades & Rotor for next generation Sierra wind turbine
- Led the validation of Blades & Rotor for Sierra 3.4-140m turbine
Composite Blade Senior Design Engineer
GE Onshore Wind
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Lead designer of the two-piece pin joint blade
- Led the design team through successful conceptual design and validation
- Co-developed manufacturing process for newly designed composite parts
- Successfully implemented design into Cypress and Sierra Wind Turbine platforms
- Co-inventor on 10+ Patent applications related to the design and manufacture of two-piece blades
- Performed design and analysis during the NPI phase of the GE56.9m wind turbine blade
- Provided design support during production ramp up
- Dispositioned quality defects by recommending and approving composite repairs
Gas Turbine Lead Design Engineer
GE Energy
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Designed and analyzed compressor and turbine rotors for gas turbines
- Led the design of the multi-stage Forward Stub Shaft on the 7HA gas turbine
- Worked with Materials team to develop high temperature alloys and steels to be used in gas turbine rotors
- Co-inventor on 2 patents
Design Engineer
GE Aviation
08.2004 - 02.2011
- Designed and analyzed augmentors and exhaust nozzles for military engines
- Designed and analyzed HPT rotors
Education
Master Of Science (M.S.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2010
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI08.2001
Skills
- Wind Turbine Blade Design
- Composite Design
- Technical Analysis
- Technical Documentation and Reporting
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Senior Manager
RWE
01.2023 - Current
Rotor Systems Engineer
GE Onshore Wind
03.2021 - 01.2023
Composite Blade Senior Design Engineer
GE Onshore Wind
03.2014 - 03.2021
Gas Turbine Lead Design Engineer
GE Energy
02.2011 - 03.2014
Design Engineer
GE Aviation
08.2004 - 02.2011
Master Of Science (M.S.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Detroit Mercy
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