Principal NDT Specialist

Textron•Wilmington, NC

40d

About The Position

A Level III NDT Specialist is responsible for the training, oversight, examination, and certification of Textron NDT Technicians in Visual, Liquid Penetrant, and Radiographic NDT methodologies.

Requirements

Currently on track to obtain ASNT Level III Certification in UT, PT, and RT methods
Minimum 5 years industry experience
Must have the Ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

4 year technical degree desired
MIL-STD-1689A & MIL-STD-2035A, ASTME, or AWS familiarity preferred.
Experience supporting Nadcap audits is preferred.

Responsibilities

Expertise in welding fabrication and associated NDT methods.
Experience in composites and associated NDT methods.
Experience in DOD or aerospace fabrication facility/programs.
Proven ability to interpret military or commercial fabrication and NDT specifications is required, with ability to quickly adopt new specification requirements across multiple programs.
MIL-STD-1689A & MIL-STD-2035A, ASTME, or AWS familiarity preferred.
Existing ASNT Level III certification in the following NDT methods: UT, PT, and RT. Functional knowledge of MT and UT is required at a level which would allow oversight of Level II inspectors to identify process issues.
Create, review, and verify processes and procedures for NDT methodologies (UT, PT and RT) to ensure compliance with customer specifications and requirements.
Train, oversee, test, and certify Level II inspectors in the NDT methods of UT, PT and RT using approved procedures.
Audit Level II inspectors and Quality processes for adherence to requirements. Identify and work to correct noncompliance issues.
Evaluate Quality requirements for new programs perform gap analysis based on current capabilities.
Assist Quality leadership with various audits and compliance projects.
Experience supporting Nadcap audits is preferred.
Willingness to travel between company sites as needed to support Level III activities across multiple programs.
Liaison and company representative with customer on NDT audits and Corrective Action Request resolutions.
Lead corrective action efforts in NDT related findings.
Willingness to inspect production weldments and hardware for acceptance as required.
Hands on, Production floor mindset and approach.
Review supplier NDT inspection techniques.