NDT Responsible Level III

Albany International Corp.•Salt Lake City, UT

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced composite aerospace structures. With over 50 years of innovation, AEC serves defense and commercial industries, with its composite solutions found on major aircraft platforms like Boeing's 7-series, Airbus A380, and various defense programs including the F-35 Lightning II. AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions through significant investment in infrastructure and automation. The NDT-UT Responsible L3 (RL3) Engineer is crucial for managing AEC's NDT qualification and certification processes, ensuring NAS410 compliance. This role involves leading high-level development and impactful NDT projects for aerospace structures, particularly those made from advanced composite materials. The RL3 is responsible for the development and qualification of new NDT equipment and processes, providing technical interpretation, training, and certification to NDT inspectors. They apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to solve NDT engineering problems across development, equipment, and production phases, serving as the primary customer interface for all NDT functions.

Requirements

Have a thorough knowledge of the codes, specifications, standards, and other contractual documents that control the NDT methods, including customer specifications, NAS410 and NADCAP for NDT.
Have a thorough knowledge of materials, components, product technologies, NDT-UT methods and techniques for composite laminates, cores, and structural assemblies, including manufacturing processes.
Experience in technical responsibility for the NDT facility and staff; selecting the methods and techniques for specific inspections; verifying the adequacy of procedures and work instructions; directing training, examination and certification of personnel.
Minimum 10 years' experience in PE, TTU and PA inspection of high-performance composites, including high level NDT process development and qualification for new products.
Hold a current ASNT Level 3 certification for UT
BS/BA in Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Equivalent (AE/CE/IE)

Responsibilities

Act on behalf of AEC and responsible for the implementation and principal administration of the NDT qualification and certification program and administrate annual reviews to ensure compliance to NAS410 and customer requirements
Develop high level and high impact NDT projects, including parts and equipment
Designate qualified NDT personnel, including auditors, instructors, and examiners
Approve and monitor outside agencies for NDT activities
Administrate and maintain NDT personnel qualification and certification records
Administrate yearly qualification/certification for NDT inspectors
Assure NDT requirements for sequence: procedure and technique development and approval; training and examination of personnel to procedures and techniques.
Support MRB disposition and interpretation of NDT findings
Technical NDT discussions with customers to optimize processes
Primary contact for customer technical issues