WTG Inspector – Blades required for a major Offshore Wind Developer in France.
Responsibilities
- Act as on-site quality and manufacturing representative at the WTG blade supplier facility in Le Havre, France.
- Witness supplier manufacturing and inspection activities for WTG blades and add-on components.
- Monitor manufacturing progress in line with the Manufacturing Inspection Plan (MIP), project production dates, and shipment schedules.
- Participate in in-process and final inspections, including paint, add-on components, and final tagging.
- Perform spot checks of production activities and associated manufacturing documentation.
- Monitor product quality and participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
- Verify Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics using digital inspection tools (e.g. LEP, VG, DT, Paint, LPS, LOPC).
- Identify, document, and report non-conformities and observations using the Client Digital Inspection Tool.
- Raise and follow up quality issues in the Client NCR system (Synergi).
- Track trends related to repeated non-conformities and manufacturing deviations and follow up with the supplier on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Follow up on preservation and maintenance of blades and components in the supplier’s storage areas.
- Review quality-related as-built documentation for compliance and completeness.
- Document daily inspection activities and report to the WTG Fabrication & Quality Manager.
- Prioritise inspections of add-on components based on failure trends and criticality.
- Observe and highlight relevant Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) issues at the supplier site.
Requirements
- Experience in WTG blade manufacturing, inspection, or quality surveillance, preferably within the wind energy sector.
- Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes and large-structure production.
- Experience with quality inspection plans, manufacturing schedules, and supplier surveillance.
- Familiarity with non-conformance management and corrective action processes.
- Experience using digital inspection and NCR systems (Client tools or equivalent preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
- Strong attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach to inspection.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with suppliers and project teams.
- Willingness to work on-site at the supplier factory in France.
- Awareness of HSE requirements in manufacturing and industrial environments.
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