Job Title:  NDT TECHNICIAN (level 3)

The Hughes-Treitler Business Unit designs and manufactures state of the art plate-fin heat exchangers, cold plates, condensers, evaporators, and other heat transfer products. We provide custom design and engineering services, to high quality manufacturing standards, for the aircraft, engine and industrial heat exchangers in the mobile/marine/avionics/space and missile markets.

The role will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the NDT system, personnel qualification, process readiness, and preparation for Nadcap accreditation.

NDT Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and expertise for NDT processes, with primary focus on Penetrant Testing (PT/FPI).
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain NDT procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support for interpretation and evaluation of NDT results and complex indications.
• Support implementation, qualification, validation, and continuous improvement of NDT processes and equipment.
• Lead root cause investigations related to NDT process issues and product nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and customer representatives on NDT-related topics.

Personnel Qualification & Development:

• Support qualification, certification, training, and technical development of NDT Level 1 and Level 2 personnel.
• Develop and maintain relevant training, examination, and qualification documentation.
• Provide technical supervision and guidance to NDT personnel.
• Ensure personnel qualification activities comply with applicable standards and internal requirements.
• Developing procedures, work instructions, examination questions, audit checklists, written practices and training documentation are among the areas identified by PRI in relation to aerospace NDT Level 3 responsibilities. Non-Destructive Testing Level 3 Responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs.
• The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Nadcap Accreditation & Compliance:

• Support and coordinate preparation of the NDT organization and processes for initial Nadcap accreditation.
• Coordinate NDT readiness activities related to procedures, work instructions, personnel qualifications, training documentation, process controls, and audit preparation.
• Support Nadcap NDT audits and coordinate corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
• Maintain NDT processes in compliance with applicable aerospace standards, customer-specific requirements, and internal procedures.
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities to maintain Nadcap compliance and support future re-accreditation activities.
• Nadcap accreditation is managed by PRI and includes Non-Destructive Testing among its critical-process accreditation areas. PRI Nadcap Accreditation.

Production Launch & Quality Support:

• During the initial production launch phase, actively support production and Quality readiness activities.
• Perform dimensional inspections and measurements of components until the production and Quality organization is fully operational.
• Verify components against engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and new product introduction activities.
• Support investigation of dimensional and quality-related nonconformances.
• As production ramps up, progressively transition toward the primary NDT Level 3 technical responsibilities.

Our Requirements:

• Technical or engineering education in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NDT, or a related technical discipline.
• NDT Level 3 qualification in Penetrant Testing (PT) in accordance with EN 4179 / NAS 410 or an applicable aerospace qualification scheme.
• Strong knowledge of NDT principles, inspection techniques, process controls, and interpretation of inspection results.
• Experience in developing NDT procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience in qualification, training, or technical supervision of NDT personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Good understanding of dimensional inspection and standard metrology equipment.
• Strong analytical, technical, and root cause problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional NDT Level 3 qualifications in UT, ET, MT, or RT will be considered a strong advantage.
• Previous experience supporting Nadcap NDT accreditation or re-accreditation audits.
• Knowledge of Nadcap NDT audit requirements.
• Experience with Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) processes and production inspection lines.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Energy, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements.
• Familiarity with FAI / AS9102 requirements.
• Experience implementing or developing an NDT system in a new manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting new process implementation, qualification, or production transfers.