Lead, Quality Engineer - NDT Level III RT/PT

Aerojet Rocketdyne

$94K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of Quality experience or 7+ years with a Graduate Degree or 13+ years of Quality experience without a degree.
  • Current ASNT NDT Level III Certification is mandatory.
  • NDT Level III certifications in Radiography (RT) and Penetrant (PT) are required.
  • Digital Radiography (DR) and/or Ultrasonic (UT) Level III certification preferred.
  • 7+ years in creating, reviewing, and approving Technique Sheets for radiological and penetrant methods.
  • 7+ years of experience supervising lower-level NDT technicians is essential.
  • Experience collaborating with NDEs and weld specialists for problem-solving is vital.

Responsibilities

  • Review and ensure compliance of supplier-submitted NDT technique sheets with AR specifications.
  • Coordinate and develop approval processes for NDT techniques with suppliers.
  • Manage and audit NDT suppliers for adherence to AR requirements.
  • Review process specifications and in-house technique sheets.
  • Provide training and testing for NDT L II trainees.
  • Develop and approve NDT techniques in collaboration with L II personnel.
  • Prepare for and support internal and customer audits regarding NDT.

Benefits

  • Full-time on-site schedule with a 4/10 workweek (Monday - Thursday).
  • Opportunity to lead corrective action reviews and direct NDT department activities.
  • Maintain and own Level III certifications as part of professional development.
  • Engagement with a company involved in cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Quality Engineer - NDT Level III RT/PT
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Job Location: Redmond, WA

Job Schedule: 4/10 Monday - Thursday

Job Description:

This is a full-time on-site NDT Level III RT/PT, Quality Engineering Specialist role located in Redmond, WA. The NDT Level III RT/PT, Quality Engineering Specialist will be responsible for conducting quality control and assurance checks, managing NDT processes and technicians, performing NDT processes, and utilizing analytical skills to ensure product integrity.

Essential Functions:
  • Review supplier-submitted NDT technique sheets for compliance to AR Redmond 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 trainees through 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.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related Quality experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 7 years of prior related Quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Quality experience.
  • Current ASNT NDT Level III Certification
  • NDT LVL III RT (Radiography) and PT (Penetrant) certifications.
  • MDT LVL III DR (Digital Radiography) and/or UT (Ultrasonic) certification
  • 7+ years experience creating, reviewing and approving technique sheets for radiology and penetrant methods
  • 7+ years experience providing direction to lower level NDT technicians
  • 7+ years working closely with NDE's and weld specialists to solve problems and provide a path forward


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Direct experience with the testing of Aerospace Metallic products.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Seattle and Washington State, the salary range for this role is $94,000 - $175,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris announced on January 5th, that AE Industrial Partners ("AE Industrial") has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in L3Harris' Space Propulsion and Power Systems business. This position has been identified as one that will transition to the new standalone company upon closing of the transaction. Until that time, L3Harris will continue its hiring activity within this business.

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