Level 3 Ultrasonic Testing Certifying Agent

GE Aerospace • Springdale, AR

10d

About The Position

This role supports GE Aerospace’s non-destructive inspection engineering function. We use electromagnetic, ultrasonic, and thermal imaging methods to ensure our engine components are safe for flight. The GE Aerospace Inspection Solutions (AIS) team is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and deploying ultrasonic, infrared, and eddy current NDT inspection techniques for metal and composite aircraft engine components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in NAS-410 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level 3 Certification, with documented certification records)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in NAS-410 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level 3 Certification, with documented certification records
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline; or Technical Associates Degree in NDT
• Significant experience with an additional NDT method
• Extensive NDT application skills with experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Strong technical aptitude, including experience with modeling software
• Ability to interpret engineering part drawings
• Lean mindset
• Capable of working effectively within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Provide technical support to inspection facilities performing Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Create quality planning documentation for immersion UT systems
• Review and approve UT tech plans authored by others
• Train and test UT Level 1 and Level 2 inspectors per NAS410
• Be responsible for surveillance of UT personnel certifications
• Coordinate and provide expert input on NDT MRB activities
• Perform internal and external site assessments through process audits
• Drive root cause and corrective actions leading to prompt resolution of audit findings
• Maintain processes and equipment needed to support next generation inspections
• Work closely with Sourcing, Quality, Design, and Manufacturing Engineering organizations to solve problems and meet business commitments
• Support additional complementary and supplementary NDT methods as driven by needs of the business
• Contribute toward development of phased array UT next generation inspections
• Technical writing of standards, specifications and UT process documents

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees