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Apraava Energy

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Quality Engineer

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Accountabilities Major Activities
Quality Management

1. Quality Planning & Documentation

  • Implement Manufacturing Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans for Tower, Nacelle & Hub, and Blade.
  • Ensure compliance with WTG OEM guidelines, approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable standards, and project quality requirements.
  • Review supplier quality procedures, inspection formats, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Conduct routine visits to manufacturing facilities and prepare audit/inspection reports.
  • Monitor manufacturing activities to ensure compliance with approved MQP/ITP and quality requirements.
  • Coordinate with all stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely completion and delivery of materials as per the project schedule.
  • Conduct WTG final inspections and punch-point verification prior to dispatch.
  • Ensure that the Quality Dossier is complete and complies with project requirements.
  • Maintain and monitor punch-point closure reports.
  • Strong knowledge of heavy fabrication and welded structure inspection, preferably WTG tubular towers.
  • WPS, PQR and Welder Qualification/Welding Performance Qualification requirements.
  • SAW, SMAW and GMAW/MIG/MAG welding processes, as applicable.
  • Plate cutting, rolling, fit-up, longitudinal and circumferential welding.
  • Visual weld inspection, UT, MPT/PT test and evaluation of NDT reports.
  • Alignment, roundness, straightness, Flange inspection and ovality of tower sections.
  • Welding consumables, storage and handling practices.
  • Blasting, painting/metallizing and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) inspection.
  • Final inspection, punch-point verification and tower-section release.
  • Inspect Nacelle assemblies, including the main frame, yaw system, gearbox, generator, brake system, coupling, cooling system, lubrication system, gear oil system, sensors, and associated assemblies.
  • Inspect Hub assemblies, including the pitch system, pitch bearings, power cabinets, control cabinets, sensors, and associated mechanical and electrical components.
  • Conduct dimensional inspection of critical interfaces, mounting surfaces, shaft alignment, coupling alignment, bolt-hole patterns, and other critical dimensions as per approved drawings and specifications.
  • Inspect fasteners, bolt grades, tightening torque/tension records, and traceability.
  • Witness and verify Nacelle and Hub functional testing and review the corresponding test reports.
  • Conduct Blade dimensional and visual inspections and identify any manufacturing defects, damages, or abnormalities.
  • Verify Blade type, serial number, manufacturing records, material traceability, and compliance with approved material specifications.
  • Review and verify the complete Nacelle, Hub, Tower and Blade Quality Dossier, including material certificates, process records, inspection reports, test reports, and traceability records.
  • Maintain inspection and test records.
  • Raise NCRs for any identified deviations from approved requirements.
  • Review the root cause analysis and corrective action proposed by the supplier.
  • Verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Verify rectification and ensure timely closure of NCRs.
  • Prepare resolution plans and follow up on the closure of all open NCRs.
  • Monitor the status of open NCRs and maintain the NCR closure tracker

2. Tower Inspection and Documentation

3. Nacelle & Hub, Blade Inspection and Documentation

4. NCR Management

Technical Innovation & Developing Solutions
  • Adopt digital quality tools, non-conformance tracking systems, and real-time quality data analytics.
Developing self and others
  • Conduct regular training and awareness programs on quality standards, root cause analysis (RCA)
  • Promote a culture of zero-defect and first time-right execution
Management Functions
  • Monitor & Update NCR, SNAG, Vendor Inspection on Wrench Portal.
  • Provide quality assurance reports to internal management, clients, and lenders.
  • Showcase quality credentials through audit clearances, and compliance records.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Essential: 8 + Year experience with B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university. NDT certification is mandatory with Min 4 Years of experience, ASNT Level II/Level III in relevant methods such as UT, MPT, PT, VT experience, preferably ASNT-III.
  • Preferred Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor or QA/QC certification. RCA - CAPA & 8D. Six Sigma Green Belt.

Functional Skills

  • Technical Skills o Strong knowledge of Nacelle, Hub, Blade and tower quality requirements. o Strong knowledge of NDT tests such as UT, MPT, PT, VT experience. o Familiarity with Indian Standards (IS), IEC, and relevant standard/guidelines. o Ability to interpret engineering drawings, method statements, and ITPs. o Experience in tower fabrication, inspection and Quality documentation.
  • Quality Management Skills o Hands-on experience in preparing and implementing QAP, ITP, and method statements. o NCR/CAPA management and root cause analysis. o QA/QC documentation and dossier preparation for handover.
  • Soft Skills o Strong coordination and stakeholder management (EPC contractors, OEMs, client inspectors). o Clear communication, both verbal and written, for reporting and inspection notes. o Problem-solving and proactive issue prevention. • Ability to work under tight deadlines and remote site conditions.

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