Lead Engineer – Central NDT

Job Description Summary To lead and execute improvement projects, NDT training and certification, improve existing methods, and develop and/or introduce new methods. Job Description Key responsibilities include: Competency Development & Resource Adequacy: • Act as safety ambassador and promote safety culture and friendly environment. • Develop training materials and samples to facilitate classroom and practical training. • Plan, execute and monitor classroom and practical training for NDT level 1 and 2 certifications in the plant. Make sure plants are equipped with certified personnel needed to perform inspections. • Maintain skill matrix of quality staff in plants as per LMWP competency model. • Track the certification database and ensure only certified resources performing inspection in the plants. • Improvement of internal or an alternate certification process to make it leaner and more effective. • Consistently focus on improving competence level of NDT technicians which will allow high flexibility work force in the plants. Measurement and Inspection Methods: • Eliminate or reduce the variation between the NDT Specialists through periodic training and assessments. • Develop FMEA and maintain for NDT processes. • Own all inspection procedures and processes and maintain them up to date. • Lead and support new development of NDT methods and tooling. • Consistently improve or update the NDT process and methods. • Focus on development 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 AC after the completion of development from Engineering • Drive improvements in existing NDT methods and processes to make the processes lean and effective. • Lead tactical projects to meet functional strategic plans. • Own functional and departmental KPIs, monitor and improve performance consistently. Quality Compliance • Focus on demonstrating and creating Quality culture all the time and at all levels. • Focus on Proactive approach in assuring process compliance before failure occurs. • 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. • Follow up on audit findings closure. • Bring improvement in BMS process and tools related to process audits. • Lead and support Quality issues and Field complaints using 8D and Problem-solving principles. Operational process and support: • Demonstrate ONE TEAM mindset within and outside the team. • Provide improved and matured processes to the plants that is easy to follow, accurate and reliable. • Periodic training and evaluation of NDT resources within Central NDT and across manufacturing plants. • Drive improvements towards improving scanning methods and obtaining better data quality. • Support 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 for improvements in tools and equipment that would make the NDT process more effective. • 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 • Monitor the permanence of process and optimize the inspection frequency based on SPC analysis. • Conduct periodic MSA for the methods and users to reduce the variation. • Develop VSM for NDT processes and improve the process consistently to make it lean and better. Required Qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with experience in Quality domain • Minimum certified UT level 2 in conventional (B-Scan) and advanced Phased Array (PAUT) methods as per ASNT SNT-TC-1A. ASNT UT level 3 certification will be an added strength. • Certified in IR inspection method. • Minimum of 8+ years’ work experience in Manufacturing, preferably in blade manufacturing with UT inspections. • Experience with training/coaching and development of NDT methods will be added strength. • 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). • Preferably to have an ISO 9001 Lead auditor certification and relevant audit experience. • Flexible travelling across LM/GE business units, customer site and Wind farms for executing training and operational support. Desired Characteristics • A person with a quality mindset independent of Plant level responsibility and reporting • One Team mindset and team player. • Willing to own processes and take responsibility and accountability. • 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, facilitates, negotiate results in increased impact and commitment. • Target important areas for innovation and evaluate multiple solutions beyond own areas. • 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