NDT Technician

GKN Aerospace is 's werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 32 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van 's werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald van £3.6 miljard in 2025. Wij ontwerpen en produceren innovatieve slimme ruimtevaartsystemen en componenten. Elke keer dat je per vliegtuig reist, is het waarschijnlijk dat GKN je op weg helpt.
We zijn op zoek naar mensen die een verschil willen maken, getalenteerde medewerkers met de vaardigheden en passies om het beste te worden in wat ze doen.

Job Summary

Responsible for safe day-to-day activities required to inspect the company's products and processes using Non-destructive inspection techniques. Work independently or as a team member, under minimal supervision of cognizant authority, in the daily execution of tasks necessary to meet quality and scheduled goals of the company. Ability to exercise independent judgment as necessary to complete tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate equipment to meet schedule requirements.
• Refine hands-on proficiency with composite Non-destructive inspection processes utilized by the company.
• Perform Non-destructive inspection activities involved in the manufacturing of products and processes including, but not limited to, the use of the following NDI methods; ultrasonics, visual, and coin tap. Ensure that calibration and maintenance requirements equipment, tools, etc., are in conformance with quality assurance guidelines and customer specifications.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, engineering drawings or sketches.
• Participate in the operation of and compliance with all safety, hazardous material handling and disposal requirements in accordance with government regulations and company procedures.
• Perform Process and product audits.
• Prepare inspection reports, document observations such as non-conformances.
• Communicate ideas, problems and suggestions to supervisory authority.
• Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with all internal, customer and government regulations.
• Comply with Human Resources policies in a manner that is fair and equitable for all employees while ensuring optimum productivity and resource utilization and a safe workplace.
• Fully comply with the Company "Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the government.

Perform other assignments and tasks as directed

Job Qualifications

Education

• High School or technical school graduate (preferred two years engineering or technical college education).

Formal Qualifications

• MUST BE A U.S Citizen.
• MUST currently hold certification as a Level 1 UT Inspector with the ability to be certified as a Level 2 UT Inspector.
• A minimum of five years of experience in hands-on operational Non-destructive inspection. Knowledge of engineering mathematics including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and basic engineering theories.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and written instructions and perform complex Non-destructive inspection.
• Requires sound knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply inspection techniques and processes utilized by the company.
• Ability to function individually or as part of a team.

Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.