NDT Level III

LanceSoft•Paramount, CA

22h

About The Position

The NDT Level III supports and assists the Responsible NDT Level 3 with shop-floor and office activities. The position ensures that technical aspects of specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements for current nondestructive testing techniques, including Ultrasonic and Penetrant, are correctly interpreted, followed, and performed. The role requires a fundamental understanding of materials and processing and a thorough understanding of nondestructive methods and their limitations. The NDT Level III must maintain Level 2 inspector qualifications in applicable disciplines and complete annual technical reviews for certification when required. The position supports compliance with customer requirements and industry standards, including NADCAP, ISO 9000, AS 9100, and ISO 14001. It contributes to NDT procedures, records, calibration, audits, supplier qualification, customer issue resolution, and continuous improvement. The role also includes general responsibilities related to communication, teamwork, safety, quality-system awareness, staff development, and participation in company improvement activities.

Requirements

Must comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements.
Must have NAS 410 Level 3 certification in Ultrasonic (UT) or Penetrant (PT).
Must maintain Level 2 inspector certification for UT and PT, including authority to accept, reject, and buy off.
Must meet NAS 410 qualification requirements through one of the stated pathways: a bachelor's degree in science or engineering and at least 1 year of documented experience as a NAS 410-certified Ultrasonic or Penetrant Level 2; an associate degree in science or engineering and at least 2 years of such documented Level 2 experience; or appropriate education and at least 4 years of documented experience as a NAS 410-certified Level 2 in both UT and PT.
Must have a fundamental understanding of materials and processing and a full understanding of nondestructive methods and their limitations.

Responsibilities

Attend appropriate meetings to assess new products and flow down requirements to establish correct process routing information.
Develop procedures and approve scan plans and techniques, including verifying purchase orders, blueprints, parts lists, specifications, material and forging practices, shapes, dimensions, and subprocesses.
Maintain NDT quality assurance records.
Support the Responsible NDT Level 3 on the shop floor and in the office with technical and compliance-related aspects of nondestructive testing technologies.
Ensure NDT methods and results comply with customer requirements and industry standards, including NADCAP, ISO 9000, AS 9100, and ISO 14001.
Develop, document, and improve NDT policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Verify in-house calibration is up to date and properly performed, and that instruments are properly utilized within the NDT function.
Act as liaison to internal and external auditors on NDT testing matters.
Provide guidance and support to internal customers on NDT matters.
Research new technology and stay current with industry standards.
Develop improvements with the Responsible NDT Level 3 to reduce rework, scrap, and cost in support of top-level goals.
Identify and qualify local suppliers for outside NDT services.
Participate in MRB.
Assist the Responsible Level 3 with NDT-related customer complaints, customer returns, and RCCA.
Communicate effectively with management and staff; engage respectfully and professionally with colleagues and remain open to ideas and suggestions.
Work independently and meet commitments and established deadlines for assigned responsibilities, work schedules, appointments, and meetings.
Accept varied work assignments, take on new responsibilities, and adjust plans as circumstances change.
Make appropriate decisions based on analysis, sound judgment, and available information.
Promote teamwork and harmonious working relationships within and outside the department.
Respond in a timely manner to department needs, staff and management issues, and requests for input from other departments.
Keep the work area safe and clean, support safety programs, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and comply with the Weber Metals Safety Policy.
Develop staff so they are knowledgeable and skilled in responding to customers and coworkers.
Seek knowledge to improve professional abilities and effectiveness.
Maintain awareness of Quality System requirements, including policies, procedures, work instructions, and the Weber Metals Quality Policy.
Work with other managers and supervisors to achieve company goals and objectives.
Participate in internal audits, Kaizen events, Lean improvements, Six Sigma, and 6S projects when required.
Assist in communicating and resolving internal and external customer-related issues.
Perform cause and corrective action investigations and resolution in response to internal and external audits.
Complete and pass annual technical reviews for certification when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.