Job Description Summary

The NDT Level III will be responsible for ensuring business-wide quality NDT processes, including digital x-ray (DR), fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI), and Computed Tomography (CT). You will work directly with NDT Level II inspectors to develop and validate new material/part inspections. You will work directly with internal and external customers to ensure part procedures and practices are being performed to specifications. As new product introduction increases, you will have the opportunity to develop the inspection methods and implement those to a production environment. You will stay connected with state-of-the-art NDT technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist Site-Responsible Level 3 in daily management and implementation of NDE Processes.
• Qualification training, testing and periodic over-reading of Level II inspectors in Penetrant and Radiography.
• Read, interpret, and apply customer and industry standards related to NDT methodology and other general specifications.
• NDT Procedure, technique and revision development, internal auditing, problem solving.
• Administer initial and recurrent training programs for Penetrant and Radiography inspectors.
• Conduct NDE audits to ensure site certification maintenance program compliance.
• Maintains equipment and assures calibration for tests to be performed.
• Capable of developing techniques for a specific inspection, preparing, and verifying the adequacy of procedures and work instructions.
• Be able to approve NDT procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy.
• Comply with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3 years of NDT experience

Desired Characteristics

• At least 1 year experience in Digital radiography Testing and/or Computer Topography
• Level III Digital Radiography per NAS 410 aerospace standards. Must obtain GE certification within 12 months of employment.
• Level III Penetrant Per NAS 410 aerospace standard. Must obtain GE certification within 12 months of employment.
• Obtain Penetrant and Radiography Certifying Agent authority within 24 months of employment.
• Experience performing fluorescent penetrant, digital radiographic and Computed Tomography inspection of cast turbine airfoils.
• Knowledge of Avizo Clue, Volume Graphics software
• Radiation Safety Officer
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.​

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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