NDT Level 3 Special Process Owner

GE Aerospace•Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Act as the NDT SPO (Non-destructive Testing Special Process Owner) to assist in development and provide approval and/or certification of technical plans, manufacturing instructions, personnel, processes, procedures and/or equipment, etc., associated with NDT evaluations. Provide training, conduct technical evaluations, maintain records and examinations of personnel qualifying in various processes. Approve specifications of new equipment. Interface directly with Quality function and affected business/group where corrective actions are required. Provide technical direction, shop support and counsel to area personnel. Monitor special processes to maintain compliance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution (OR a High school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in skillset)
3 years Quality Manufacturing experience with forms of NDT.
A minimum of Level II in FPI and EC per NAS 410.
A minimum of Level III in UT per NAS 410 (or Level II in UT with adequate hours to achieve Level III within 6 months)

Nice To Haves

18 months of Commercial Aerospace Inspection Experience (NAS-410).
Powerplant license preferred.
FPI/UT/EC level 2 experience required.
Mag particle experience is preferred not required.
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solving - analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Current FPI and/or UT Level III with Certifying Agent and/or NADCAP experience
Three years of quality system coordination, manufacturing engineering work or supervision in a manufacturing environment
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in Lean Six Sigma fundamentals.
Demonstrated ability in receiving guidance and supervision, following work rules, safety practices, work procedures; meeting deadlines; and punctuality and attendance standards.
Demonstrated proficiency in the set -up and operation and maintenance of FPI, UT and EC processes.
Demonstrated proficiency with blueprint and specification reading and interpretation.
Experience in use of various precision gages, measuring tools and equipment such as, micrometers, dial calipers, height gages, special fixturing, timers etc.

Responsibilities

Perform NDT inspections as required to support LEF Operations
Ensures NDT processes, procedural instructions, evaluations, inspection processes, etc. are held to customer and industry requirements of all evaluations performed.
Assists the Quality Leader and Special Process Owners with the implementation, interpretation, and maintaining company quality assurance standards.
Train internal employees in manufacturing and inspection procedures and processes.
Maintains Quality Program oversight of visual testing inspectors to ensure conformity to company and customer NDT inspection programs and regulations.
Provides Quality Leader with status reports for internal control on quality issues concerning manufacturing processes and procedures.
Assist Company personnel in the determination of root cause for quality issues related to the NDT or other processes.
Engage in continuous improvement projects related to the various processes within the Lafayette facility.
Oversee effective discovery and implementation of process related root cause and corrective actions
Define and control NDT processes including tooling, equipment and chemical management.
Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
Support other special and/or significant processes in the certifying agent capacity as required.
Maintain chemical equivalency and document changes.
Testing and certifying NDT level I, II, and III inspectors in accordance with NAS 410 and company requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and database utilization.