Engineer - Central NDT

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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