Quality Assurance Engineer - Blade Finishing

Quality

Responsibilities

Monitoring Finishing Parameters

• Monitor finishing parameters such as sanding depth, coating application, and curing conditions to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Adjust finishing processes as necessary to correct surface defects and achieve desired blade characteristics.

Defect Identification and Correction

• Identify defects such as surface roughness, cracks, and paint inconsistencies during the finishing process.
• Coordinate corrective actions, including re-sanding, repainting, or repairs, to address identified defects.
• Lead the defect reduction projects for the finishing area.

Documentation and Reporting of Inspection Findings

• Maintain detailed records of finishing inspections, including defect logs, corrective actions, and quality checks.
• Prepare inspection reports that provide a comprehensive overview of finishing quality for each blade.

Support for Process Improvement

• Provide feedback on the performance of finishing processes, suggesting changes to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Participate in trials of new finishing materials and techniques, assessing their impact on blade surface quality.

Compliance with Blade Finishing Standards

• Ensure all finishing activities comply with relevant standards such as ISO 9001 and internal specifications for blade surface quality.
• Stay informed about advancements in finishing technologies and incorporate best practices into the inspection process.

Team Coordination and Training

• Work closely with finishing operators to ensure quality standards are clearly communicated and consistently applied.
• Assist in training finishing personnel on quality inspection techniques and standards compliance.

Safety and Process Adherence

• Follow all safety protocols during inspections, including the use of PPE and safe handling of finishing equipment.
• Ensure that all finishing activities adhere to standard operating procedures and quality guidelines.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Lead - Finishing /Moulding/ Supplier (QA Blade)
• Finishing Inspector (QA Blade)
• Plant Head (QA) - Blade
• Engineer - Moulding (QA Blade)
• Moulding Inspector (QA Blade)
• Lead - Tooling / Business Excellence
• Blade Production
• Blade Process / tooling
• Blade Engineering

Key Stakeholders - External:

• External auditors
• Third party inspectors
• Customers
• Calibration Laboratory

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Materials Science.

Work Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in quality assurance for finishing processes in blade or composite manufacturing.

Industry Knowledge:

• Knowledge of finishing inspection methods, surface quality standards, and corrective action procedures.