Leader Non-Destructive Testing

Leads and oversees all non-destructive testing (NDT) activities to ensure the structural integrity, quality, and reliability of wind turbine blades throughout the manufacturing process. This role is responsible for managing NDT operations, analyzing critical defects, coordinating inspections, supporting engineering and production teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers. The position also serves as the technical authority for NDT processes, customer interactions, audits, certifications, and the implementation of industry standards and inspection methodologies. Additionally, the role supervises NDT personnel while ensuring compliance with quality requirements and general NDT standards.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with blade manufacturing processes, including layup, infusion, and assembly.

• Obtain certification in inspection methods and NDT services offered by the organization.





• Participate in PFMEA and control plan activities for new blade projects and develop PFMEA documentation for NDT systems.

• Ensure compliance with global NDT strategies, standards, and best practices.

• Review and approve blades and components based on NDT inspection results.

• Analyze defect trends, critical nonconformities, and inspection results to drive quality improvements.

• Coordinate inspection activities and support collaboration between Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers regarding NDT-related quality concerns.

• Lead customer audits and manage corrective and preventive actions.

• Develop, implement, and maintain training and certification programs for NDT personnel.

• Administer qualification exams and evaluate technician performance.

• Prepare, review, and approve NDT procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.

• Conduct annual audits of NDT inspection processes.

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