NDT Inspector Lead

Archer • San Jose, CA

1d • $75,200 - $94,000

About The Position

As a member of Archer’s Quality Team, the NDT Inspector Lead performs inspections to ensure aircraft quality and support airline-like safety standards for urban air transportation. The role involves configuring and calibrating NDT equipment, conducting inspections using various methodologies, developing testing techniques for specific items, applying applicable inspection criteria, and reporting findings. The position also includes general aircraft inspections and specialized composite ultrasonic testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET).
• Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI).
• Experience performing ultrasonic inspection of composite parts and adhesive-bonded assemblies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing NDT tasks and interpreting inspection results.
• Strong ability to write detailed NDT inspection reports.
• Experience using MES/SAP systems to complete inspection plans electronically.
• Work experience in manufacturing environments within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and familiarity with relevant tools.
• Proficiency working with Model-Based Definition (MBD) or fully dimensional models.
• Experience utilizing Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Configure and calibrate nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment to ensure accurate inspections.
• Perform NDT inspections using various methodologies to assess product quality and detect defects.
• Develop and implement testing techniques tailored to the objects under inspection.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and evaluate results.
• Compile detailed test reports and distribute findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct general aircraft inspections and specialized composite ultrasonic testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED