NDT Level III Specialist

Location: Ladson, SC

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030 .

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Responsibilities:

• Participate and understand changes related to NDT industry standards (AMS, ASNT, Nadcap, and Aero customers) and to ensure all applicable sites correctly comprehend / implement required changes.
• Baselining how each individual Aero site completes their NDT inspections and defining, and replicating, best practices throughout the BU.
• Maintaining the knowledge of new NDT technology and how it could be incorporated into specific sites.
• Participating in the SKF Group NDT community and ensuring lessons learned are replicated within Aero.
• Support sites during customer / regulatory (Nadcap) audits, both in preparation and response to identified findings.
• Lead development of local resources to fulfill Level 3 openings as applicable.
• Support sites with a Level 3 opening, both remotely and on-site, until the local position is filled.
• Support sites with supplier related special process issues.
• Fulfill MPI, EC, and NE Level 3 responsibilities for the Ladson Campus.
• Lead selection and incorporation of NDT related capital expenditures.
• Interact with representatives from a variety of functional areas, both external (customer, supplier) and internal (engineering, quality assurance, and production).
• This role will require travel; estimated at 20%.

Requirements:

• Level III certification per ASNT / NAS 410 in ET, MET, and PT methods; provide documentation of education, training, and experience.
• Additional method(s) a plus.
• Extensive (5 years) and verifiable experience as a method Level 3 in aerospace
• 5 years of related aerospace manufacturing experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Aerospace Prime customer Level III approval.
• Active member of Nadcap NDT task group and relevant ASTM committee(s).
• Aerospace bearing manufacturing experience for rolling elements and rings.
• Self-starter able to effectively interact across all levels of the organization.
• Able to effectively work in an environment requiring considerable independent judgment, analysis, creativity, and pragmatism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What You'll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace . SKF strives to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.


Reports to: BU Aerospace Quality Manage
Location: Ladson, SC
Job ID: 20696

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