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