Specialist - NDT Blades Centralized Evaluation

Nordex SE; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Chennai is seeking a skilled Specialist in NDT Blades Centralized Evaluation. This role involves overseeing blade evaluation operations, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting quality improvement processes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in NDT/UT, with a strong understanding of wind turbine blade manufacturing. The position demands excellent communication skills and will provide technical support across multiple plants, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in NDT/UT.
• Experience with composite materials is highly preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple plants and environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation operations and ensure data accuracy.
• Approve evaluation results and manage nonconformity handling.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for defects and failures.

Skills

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Data analysis

Quality assurance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

Requisition ID: 12133

Location: Chennai, TN, IN, 600119

Location: Vengal, Chennai

Department: HSEQ

Postions Title: Specialist - NDT Blades Centralized Evaluation

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Specialist - NDT Blades Centralized Evaluation Team for PAUT/UT blade evaluation activities. The role involves shift lead evaluation operations, ensuring data accuracy, nonconformities, and supporting continuous quality improvement within blade manufacturing and inspection processes and providing 24/7 technical support to all factories.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years in NDT/UT.
• Strong knowledge of wind turbine blade manufacturing processes.
• Ability to set up, operate, and interpret NDT (UT) equipment and relevant analysis software.
• Handle evaluation task assignments per shift and ensure proper workflow.
• Monitor ongoing evaluations and data flow for efficiency and accuracy.
• Cross-verify evaluation data and ensure quality compliance.
• Approve evaluation results prior to final submission.
• Manage NDT NC (Nonconformity) handling and follow-up actions.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for defects and inspection failures.
• Monitor quality trends through Power BI dashboards and reports.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) processes and methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.
• Experience with composite materials (wind turbine blades) is highly preferred.
• Methodological knowledge in quality assurance and process improvement.
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work across multiple plants and environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
• Assertive and professional in dealing with suppliers and external stakeholders.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.