Supplier Quality Engineer - Steam Turbine Castings

Job Description Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer will perform inspections on turbines (steam) components at GE's External suppliers mainly "Large Castings".

This is on fixed term contract role for 2 years.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities :

As a QA Inspector you will: Perform Visual, dimensional, NDT (UT, DP, MPI etc.), Hardness testing inspection of turbine castings (HP/IP/LP turbine casings, valve casings, blade carriers etc.), and other components such as Turbine bearings.

• Perform NDT inspections such as Ultrasonic Inspection, MPI Inspection, Dye Penetrant inspection. Should have hands on experience to perform NDT with own hands, referring to ASME/EN / GE's/other standards.
• Perform review of supplier's documents such as manufacturing Process Plan (MPP), NDT procedures, NDT (UT) Scan plan. Also perform review of supplier's Quality documents (internal reports) with respect to GE drawings and technical specifications.
• Perform witness of material testing in lab such as Tensile test, impact test, micro-structure etc.
• Prepare Inspection report and maintain documentation for inspections performed.
• Prepare Non-Conformance Reports, and able to perform RCA for the quality issues
• Perform joint inspection witness with GE's customers like NTPC as per Quality Plan.
• Co-ordinate with external Suppliers, Project Quality manager, GE's customer and other GE stakeholders like Sourcing, Engg and Project management.

• B.E.- Mechanical engineering (minimum 15 years' experience)
• Must have NDT Level II in PT, MT and UT (NDT Level III in UT is strongly preferred).
• Ability to use metrology instruments to accurately perform inspections (with tolerances in microns) that include but not limited to Faro Arm, CMM, micrometers, large bore- gauges (> 1m), etc.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in the production of the intended assigned equipment mainly casting, finish machining, NDT, as applicable).
• Experience in reading and interpreting Engineering drawings, Codes, specifications to verify that products are following the requirements set forth in these documents.
• Extensive out-station travel to supplier's place will be required to perform the inspections.

• Good Inspection experience with Turbine castings and other components
• Proven ability to document and follow proper procedures and work-instructions related to inspections.
• Proven ability to work independently
• Interpersonal and responsive skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to be flexible and adapt to change