NDI Specialist III

Spirit AeroSystems•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in an Eddy Current NDI Level III role
10+ years of experience in an NDI level II role
NAS 410 required formal classroom training hours in each method certified in (proof required)
Valid NAS 410 NDI Level II or Level III certification (proof required)
Proficiency with MS office Suite
Ability to work any shift, including alternate work weeks as business needs dictate to the retesting and recertification process

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in NDT/NDI
Directly related experience to the work performed
Previous experience writing/performing in-service inspections
Familiarity with Nadcap accreditation standards
Familiarity with audit prep (AS9100, FAA, Customer)
Experience with Ultrasonic methods, Magnetic Particle, Penetrant methods, and Radiography

Responsibilities

Oversee Eddy Current (high frequency crack detection) and other nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques including Magnetic Particle (multi mag bench and yoke), Penetrant (Type 1, method A and C), Ultrasonic(conventional and phased array), and Radiography (Film and digital) for compliance to customer requirements and applicable standards
Have the experience to set-up, calibrate, operate, process, inspect, interpret results, and document findings in all methods responsible for
Develop, review, and approve procedures and work instructions for technical accuracy and compliance
Conduct system performance checks aligned with process standards and specifications
Provide guidance, supervision, and training to trainees and NDI Level II personnel: support certification and examinations
Perform audit surveillance, document non-conformances, and support continuos process improvement
Interpret codes, standards, and contractual documents governing NDT to ensure compliance and technical integrity
Assume technical responsibility for the NDT facility, equipment, staff, and accreditation standards such as Nadcap
Support quality assurance and accreditation efforts, maintaining documentation and ensuring operational readiness through equipment maintenance and calibration