Job Description SummaryLead-NDT would be leading and executing tactical projects, NDT improvement activities, training, certification, audit and implementation of quality measurements at Vadodara Plant. Ensure that manufactured products meet specified standards before they progress to next phase of production or customer. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant technologiesJob DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesCompetency Development & Resource Adequacy:• Plan, execute and monitor class room and practical trainings for NDT level 1 and 2 certification in the plant. Make sure plants are equipped with needed certified personnel 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 plantsMeasurement and Inspection Methods (NDT and Geometrical verification methods):• Provide inputs to engineering during development and improvement of Inspection methods, (Variable and Attribute measurements), Geometrical verificationmethods, new technologies and new AC including MSA for new methods• Own the NDT inspection methods and procedures and constantly improve them• Execution and implementation of new inspection methods, Geometrical verification methods, new technologies and new AC after the completion ofdevelopment from Engineering• Drive improvements in existing NDT methods and processes to make the processes lean and effective.• Perform market research constantly to revisit current practices and update as neededQuality Compliance:• Plan and execute NDT process audits, NDT personnel review and periodic data as per defined frequency.• 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• Perform RCA for reoccurring defects in the process and improve the quality of products• Monitor inspection effectiveness, perform RCA and implement corrective and preventive action.Operational process and support:• Set base line for all NDT inspections and strive 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• Assure effective implementation of calibration process in relevant inspection methods.• Training and implementation of new ACQualifications/Requirements :• A Bachelor's degree in engineering with experience in Quality domain• Certified as external level 3 in UT method• Minimum of 8 years' work experience in Manufacturing, preferable minimum 5 years' experience in blade manufacturing with UT inspections.• 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, Controlplans, PPAP.• Strong English language skill (verbal and writing).• Preferable to have an ISO 9001 Lead auditor certification and relevant audit experience.• Flexible travelling across LM business units for executing training and operational supportDesired Characteristics :• A person with a quality mindset independent of Plant level responsibility and reporting.• Align people across in team to GE beliefs, vision, culture and processes and initiates ways for teams to demonstrate.• 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.• Target important areas for innovation and evaluates multiple solutions beyond own areas.• Decision making: Sets goals and regularly follow up on these goals. Takes decisions and monitors results.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided:Yes
