NDT Specialist - Central NDT

Job Description Summary

Purpose is 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

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 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.

The salary range for this position is $65,600 - $98,400 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on November 27th or thereafter.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Vernova 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