Description

Summary:  

Control NDT processes within in the Company’s Aluminum and Magnesium sand casting foundry. Problem solving with engineering and customers as needed to resolve quality issues. Test and maintain internal personnel certifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer quality issues and questions (referencing Specifications, Blueprints, etc)
• Resolve NDT issues (questionable acceptance/rejection)
• Ensure certifications are correct and up to date
• MRB meetings as needed
• Update radiographic and penetrant methods with new technology
• Revise radiographic techniques and ensure new exposure parameters are correct
• Be able to learn equipment and calibration requirements, process controls, etc
• Train and maintain NDT personnel certifications internally
• Review film usage on current techniques for coverage or over coverage and give final approval
• Write work instructions for Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection when required by customer
• Check equipment for calibration requirements and send out for calibration when needed in FPI and X-ray
• Attend process improvement meetings. (Inspection improvement, front frame, internal auditor)Ensure the departments (FPI, X-ray Welding) conform to NADCAP and customer requirements
• Effectively communicate with management and customers with regard to NDT processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Work Experience: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years of Aerospace NDT experience or 10 years of other industry NDT experience
• Training and ability to obtain and maintain ASNT/NAS 410 Level 3 NDT certification in Radiography (film and digital) and FPI
• Must acquire ASNT certification in same
• Must be able to pass a company specific and practical examination in each method
   

Key Competencies:

• Leadership
• Communication and professionalism
• Listening
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations respond well to questions
• Attention to detail and good documentation skills