Quality Level III NDT Engineer - Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) & Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, approve, and maintain MPI and FPI procedures, techniques, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as NAS 410, ASTM, ASME, customer specifications, and aerospace or industrial regulations.
• Serve as the designated Level 3 authority for NDT personnel certification, training, examinations, and qualification programs. (Responsible Level III)
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to Level 1 and Level 2 inspectors.
• Evaluate inspection methods, equipment, materials, and process controls to improve detection capability and efficiency.
• Conduct audits, process assessments, and internal compliance reviews.
• Review and disposition inspection results, nonconformances, and quality concerns.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action investigations related to NDT findings.
• Interface with customers, regulatory agencies, and third-party auditors on NDT matters.
• Maintain NDT records, certifications, and documentation required for compliance and traceability.
• Perform Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) on manufactured parts according to specifications, drawings, customer requirements, and applicable standards.
• Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) on manufactured parts according to specifications, drawings, customer requirements, and applicable standards.
• Identify and evaluate indications such as cracks, seams, laps, inclusions, and other material discontinuities.
• Determine whether an indication is acceptable or rejectable based on the applicable specification.
• Document inspection results and maintain required quality/NDT records and traceability.
• Verify inspection equipment is functioning properly and perform, and document all required system performance checks in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Work with Quality, Engineering, and Production when nonconforming material is discovered.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to make product judgements based on procedures and drawings.
• Ability to operate automated inspection equipment.
• Ability to utilize variable and attribute measuring equipment to determine product acceptance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Understanding manufacturing practices
• Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning, tolerancing, and blueprint interpretation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
• Strong reading skills and visual comprehension
• Familiarity with blueprints and schematics
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to prioritize workloads
• Knowledge of AS9100D with ISO 9001: 2015 preferred
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Good hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and ability to complete Assembler Quality System Training
• Three (3) years of work experience in quality

Desired

• Trade or vocational school within manufacturing industry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands/arms; lift and/or lower; push and/or pull; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or finely manipulate objects. The employee must frequently lift/move and/or push/pull up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of vision correction is acceptable, if necessary; however, any vision correction apparatus must meet all safety guidelines for the area of activity.

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