Central NDT Specialist
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
Roles and Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Minimum technical school graduation
Certified level 2 in conventional and advanced phased array methods
Minimum of 3+ years’ work experience in blade manufacturing
English language skill
Flexible travelling across LM/GE business units for executing training and operational support, at least %20
Good knowledge about the MS Office tools
Ability to live in İzmir
Desired Characteristics
- Certified in IR inspection method
- 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
- Understanding and knowledge on Quality tools, Problem solving techniques, Systems and Processes, Audits, PFMEA, Control plans
- Quick, fact based and consistent in decision making
- International experience and cultural awareness covering Americas, Europe, India, and China
- Preferable to have an ISO 9001 internal auditor certification and relevant audit experience
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No