Lead Engineer/Lead NDT Specialist, Quality Development

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer/Lead NDT Specialist, Quality Development will focus on performing tests (eg NDT) and defining controls (eg SPC). Ensure correct alignment with quality requirements. Ensure that manufactured or procured products meet specified standards before they progress to next phase of production or customer delivery. (Verification/Checking) In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Competency Development & Resource Adequacy:

• Develop training materials as well as Plan, execute and monitor classroom and practical trainings for NDT level 1 and 2 certifications in the plant. Make sure plants are equipped with needed certified personnel to perform inspections.
• Track the certification database and ensure only certified resources performing inspection in the plants.

Measurement and Inspection Methods:

• Eliminate or reduce the variation between the NDT reviewers through periodic training and assessments.
• Lead and/or support new development of NDT methods and tooling.
• Execution and implementation of new inspection methods, Geometrical verification methods, new technologies and new AC after the completion of development from Engineering

Quality Compliance

• Plan and execute NDT process audits, NDT personnel review and periodic data as per defined frequency.
• Monitor inspection effectiveness, support RCA and CAPA closure with stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in the audit process to make it is lean and effective.
• Perform RCA for reoccurring defects in the process and improve the quality of products.

Operational process and support:

• Perform NDT data analysis accurately to secure Zero defect escapement and zero over processing.
• Support plant NDT resources towards eliminating rescanning (First Time Right scan)
• Govern and monitor KPIs defined within the function/team and secure performance level is sustained.
• Set base line for all NDT activities and analysis and strive improvements in tools and equipment that would make the NDT process more effective.
• Support technology projects.
• Tracking, monitoring, and improving performance and process.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with experience in Quality domain
• Mandatory to be certified UT level 2 in conventional and advanced Phased Array (PAUT) methods as per ASNT SNT-TC-1A. UT level 3 certification will be an added strength.
• Certified in IR inspection method.
• Mandatory to have experience in composite materials.
• Minimum of 5 years' work experience in Manufacturing, preferably in blade manufacturing with UT inspections. Also experience in Aerospace and Marine industry will be considered.
• International experience and cultural awareness covering Americas, Europe, India, and China.
• Knowledge of blade manufacturing is preferable, combined with explicit knowledge on Quality tools, Systems and Processes, Audits, Six Sigma, PFMEA, Control plans, PPAP.
• Strong English language skill (verbal and writing).
• Preferable to have an ISO 9001 Lead auditor certification and relevant audit experience.
• Flexible to travelling across LM business units globally for executing training and operational support.
• Availability to work in rotating shifts to support manufacturing plant across different regions.
• Good set of communication skills.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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