FPI Level III

Howmet AerospaceBerea, OH

About The Position

This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and NDE requirements, with a focus on FPI (Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection). The FPI Level III will create, interpret, and communicate FPI inspection techniques to meet customer requirements, support inspection process development and qualification, and assist with NDT NADCAP and customer audits. The position also requires supporting NDT production, AS9100D audits, and the Quality Management System (QMS) under the direction of the Quality Manager. Continuous improvement, mentoring junior inspectors, and supporting product conformity across all site value streams are key aspects of the role. Additionally, the role involves supporting calibration, production control and monitoring systems, and internal/external system interactions as needed.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must hold a current NAS410 Level 3 certification in FPI.
  • Level 2’s also encouraged to apply with 1+ years of experience as a FPI NAS410 certified Level 2.
  • Experience with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering and Quality.
  • Experience with quality standards including AS9145, AS9100D, ISO9001, ASTM E1417.
  • Must be able to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Must be familiar with NAS 410 / ASTM specifications.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma.
  • Experience with JDE.
  • Experience with advanced structures (aerospace).
  • Able to communicate and make presentations to senior/executive level leadership.
  • Advanced Education in applicable methods or professional degree.
  • Detail and bench inspection.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications and NDE requirements.
  • Create, interpret, and communicate FPI inspection techniques to customer requirements.
  • Support inspection process development and qualification projects.
  • Support NDT NADCAP and customer audits.
  • Support NDT production as needed.
  • Support AS9100D audits.
  • Support the Quality Management System (QMS) as directed by the Quality Manager.
  • Help identify and apply continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Mentor, train, and support NDT inspectors.
  • Support production with throughput and inspection, as needed.
  • Support product conformity across all the Value Streams of the site.
  • Support calibration, production control and monitoring systems.
  • Support as needed any required interaction with internal and external systems.
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