NDT Inspector Level 3 (1st Shift)(Onsite)

RTX•Bridgeport, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our Engine Center in Bridgeport, WV as a level 3 NDT Inspector. The Level III Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector is responsible for the technical oversight, development, qualification, and implementation of Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) processes within our MRO facility. This role serves as the organization’s NDT subject matter expert for these methods, ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. You will develop procedures, certify personnel, audit inspection processes, and provide technical leadership to ensure the integrity and reliability of critical turbine engine components. This position is open on our 1st shift, which is Monday-Thursday from 5:30am-3:30pm. Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of NDT experience, with significant hands on experience in aerospace or other manufacturing facility, OR an Associate's Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience, OR a High School Diploma/GED equivalent and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience
Current or previous Level III certification in MPI and FPI under ASNT

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting aerospace OEMs or MRO environments.
Familiarity with additional NDT methods (UT, RT, ET) is a plus.
Prior experience supporting customer or regulatory audits
Previous experience certifying NDT personnel

Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s designated Level III authority for Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI).
Develop, review, approve, and maintain NDT procedures and work instructions.
Ensure proper execution of MPI and FPI inspections for turbine engine components including castings, forgings, machined parts, and assemblies.
Approve techniques for surface discontinuity detection including crack, seam, lap, and porosity indications.
Evaluate inspection results and provide technical disposition support for engineering and quality teams.
Train, examine, and certify Level I and Level II NDT personnel in MPI and FPI methods.
Maintain qualification records and certification documentation in accordance with aerospace regulatory standards.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to inspection teams.
Ensure inspection equipment, materials, and processes meet required specifications and calibration standards.
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to NDT processes, defect detection capability, and inspection efficiency.
Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer representatives to resolve technical inspection issues.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to NDT findings.
Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities and inspection planning.