Cable Fabrication Manager (all genders)

Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy!

Skyborn’s flagship project, the Gennaker offshore wind farm , has just received its construction and operations permit – a major milestone for what will become one of the largest offshore wind projects in the German Baltic Sea. With an installed capacity of 976.5 MW , Gennaker is set to deliver around 4 TWh of green electricity annually, enough to power approximately one million households . Scheduled for commissioning in 2028 , this project is not only a cornerstone of Germany’s energy transition but also a benchmark for sustainable innovation. Be part of a team that turns ambition into reality and helps secure a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Joining Skyborn means being a part of a global offshore wind leading developer with more than two decades of experience and a proven track record across the full project lifecycle – from early development to construction and long‑term operations. You’ll work with 300+ committed, purpose‑driven colleagues, take responsibility early, and grow in a collaborative, international environment where safety, integrity, and teamwork guide how we deliver results.

If you want your skills to make a tangible difference and to help build what tomorrow will run on, Gennaker offers a meaningful next step.

Become part of our Hamburg or Bremen team as

Cable Fabrication Manager (all genders)

Your future tasks:

• Lead the full engineering and fabrication scope for export and inter‑array cable systems, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Manage interfaces between internal engineering teams, external cable suppliers, Contract management, certifiers, and quality assurance throughout design and manufacturing.
• Oversee design documentation, qualification activities, and FAT/SAT procedures, ensuring technical compliance and readiness for project milestones.
• Monitor fabrication schedules and supplier performance, driving timely delivery and resolving deviations or risks proactively.
• Oversee the review and approve key technical documents, manufacturing plans, and QA procedures to ensure robust quality and traceability.
• Coordinate handover readiness by aligning cable fabrication, transport, and installation teams for smooth, milestone‑based delivery.

Your profile:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Subsea Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of experience in subsea cable engineering and manufacturing, ideally within offshore wind or subsea power transmission.
• Proven experience working with international cable suppliers and managing end‑to‑end manufacturing and qualification processes.
• Strong knowledge of offshore cable design, standards (IEC, CIGRE), testing regimes, and fabrication methods.
• Hands‑on experience with cable qualification, FAT procedures, QA/QC processes, and certification workflows.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills across multi‑disciplinary engineering teams and suppliers.
• Familiarity with interface management, risk tracking, and design change control.
• Structured and task‑oriented approach, with the ability to organise and drive complex technical tasks to closure.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites, manufacturing facilities, and project locations as needed.

Our benefits:

• Permanent employment in aninternational companywhere you make a difference in therenewable energy sector
• Flexible ways of working:Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• Enjoy your vacationof 30 days, extended with possible unpaid vacation days
• A modern work environmentwith open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Learning and Development Opportunities to support your personal and professional growth
• Our company celebrations,team events and get togethers are extraordinary
• We care for your wellbeing,our Employee Assistance Program offers training and counselling to support your wellbeing
• Other employee benefits depending on location: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)

We look forward to receiving your application!