NDT Level III RT/DR/UT/PT, Quality Engineering (CANOGA PARK)

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Job Title: Lead, NDT Level III RT/DR/UT/PT, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 41281

Job Location: Onsite at our Canoga Park, CA facility

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a NDT Level III RT/DR/UT/PT, Quality Engineer to join our team in Canoga Park, California.

Essential Functions:

• Review supplier-submitted NDT technique sheets for compliance to AR-Los Angeles specifications and drawing requirements. Coordinate with suppliers on the development and approval of these technique sheets. Prepare necessary reports.
• Manage site NDT supply base by monitoring suppliers to ensure flow down of AR requirements to sub-tier suppliers, audit existing NDT suppliers and assess potential new NDT suppliers for their ability to meet site requirements.
• Review process specifications, in-house technique sheets, etc. as noted above under job responsibilities.
• Provide training and testing to L I and L II.
• Develop, review and approve NDT techniques with L II personnel.
• Write, review and approve specifications pertinent to NDT.
• Support review boards for inspectability of product.
• Prepare NDT for customer and internal audits.
• Develop and Lead Corrective action reviews on audit/NCR findings.
• Maintain own L III certifications.
• Participate in the direction of the NDT department.
• Audit and surveillance of quality systems and processes.
• Position requires responding to customer needs and may include weekend work.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• NDT LVL III RT (Radiography), DR (Digital Radiography), UT (Ultrasonic), or PT (Penetrant) certifications.
• Direct experience with the testing of Aerospace Metallic products
• Level 3 ASNT Certification and/ or currently active NAS410 Level III certifications
• Hands-on working experience in a manufacturing environment and a corresponding understanding of manufacturing processes is essential.
• Experience with auditing practices and Process Certification is desired.
• Proficiency with a variety of NDT inspection techniques and equipment along with a working knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation is required.
• Knowledge of industry NDT standards (ex. NAS410, ASTM 1742, ASTM 1417, ASTM 1444, AMS-STD-2154, etc...) is required.
• Meet requirements of NAS-410.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Auditing experience/certification desired.

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