Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
To execute on time analysis of UT data and secure Zero-defect escapements to the customers. Collaborate with Blade manufacturing plants to improve overall Quality of Products and Processes.
Job Description
Key responsibilities include:
Competency Development & Resource Adequacy:
* Act as safety ambassador and promotes safety culture and friendly environment.
* Improve skill level of NDT technicians in the Blade manufacturing plants through focused education and feedback mechanism.
* Consistently focus on improving competence level of NDT technicians which will allow high flexibility work force in the plants.
* Learn and adopt to the new area of expertise such as Crawler, Geometrical verification method and QC inspections.
Measurement and Inspection Methods:
* Periodically audit the own process and procedures to bridge the gaps that potentially cause misinterpretation and eventually Quality issues.
* Test and validate new methods and tools in NDT area which will secure continuous improvement of process and methods.
* Active participation in Gemba and practical support to the team to improve UT data quality and consistency in decision making.
* Work on develop and implementation of Poka-Yoke solution in inspection and measurement processes.
* Execution and implementation of new inspection methods, Geometrical verification methods, new technologies and new Acceptance Criteria.
Quality Compliance:
* Focus on demonstrating and creating Quality culture all the time.
* Focus on Proactive approach in assuring process compliance before failure occurs.
* Execute NDT process audits, NDT personnel review and periodic data as per defined frequency.
* Monitor inspection effectiveness, support RCA and CAPA closure with stakeholders.
* Follow up on audit findings closure.
* Active participation in RCA for reoccurring defects in the process and improve the quality of products.
* Maintain all Quality records and documents up to data.
Operational process and support:
* Demonstrate ONE TEAM mindset within and outside the team.
* Execute on time NDT data analysis with clear records provided to the manufacturing plants for smooth operations.
* Provide timely and effective feedback to the NDT team in the plants based on gaps identified during the analysis.
* Monitor quality of NDT data and support plants to improve continuously.
* Own KPIs defined by the function and strive to achieve the targets consistently.
* Support technology projects, new product launch, Quality issue projects from technical standpoint.
* Tracking, monitoring, and improving performance of gauge R & R in plants.
* Assure effective implementation of calibration process in relevant inspection methods.
* Training and implementation of new AC and other relevant procedures.
* Focus on continuous improvement of Inspection list, Acceptance Criteria, and all relevant NDT procedures.
* Provide on time support to the manufacturing plants on daily operational challenges related to NDT processes.
Required Qualifications:
* A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent such as a technical or associate degree.
* Certified level 2 in conventional (B-SCAN) and advanced Phased Array methods (PAUT)
* Certified in IR inspection method.
* Minimum of 3+ years' work experience in Manufacturing, preferably in blade manufacturing with UT inspections.
* International experience and cultural awareness covering Americas, Europe, India, and China.
* Knowledge of blade manufacturing is preferable.
* Understanding and knowledge on Quality tools, Problem solving techniques, Systems and Processes, Audits, PFMEA, Control plans.
* Good English language skill (verbal and writing).
* Preferable to have an ISO 9001 internal auditor certification and relevant audit experience.
* Flexible travelling across LM/GE business units for executing training and operational support.
Desired Characteristics
* A person with a quality mindset independent of Plant level responsibility and reporting
* A person with self-motivation and encourages others to take responsibility.
* Communication: Effectively communicate beyond own area at all levels. Initiates or improves the way to communicate, facilitate, negotiate resulting in increased impact and commitment.
* Open mindset, Quick adaption to the changes and Flexibility in travelling and supporting the plants and Wind farms.
* Challenge the status quo and out of box thinking.
* Quick, fact based and consistent in decision making.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes