NDE Level III Specialist

About the role

Flowserve is seeking a qualified individual to maintain and write new global non-destructive testing (NDE) procedures, support sites with NDE questions, answer external customer questions requiring NDE expertise, and ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and Flowserve's quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and writing global NDE procedures, acceptance criteria, and techniques
• Standardizing high-quality NDE operations across Flowserve's various manufacturing locations
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, regulations, and customer specifications governing NDE processes and procedures
• Collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and quality control teams to resolve any NDE-related issues or discrepancies identified and escalated to the GES Materials team
• Providing training and guidance to personnel involved in NDE activities to enhance their skills, knowledge, and proficiency in NDE techniques and procedures
• Operating as the global NDE Certification Authority
• Staying abreast of industry developments, advancements in NDE technology, and changes in regulatory requirements related to NDE practices
• Adhering to all safety protocols, procedures, and regulations governing NDE operations to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and the work environment
• Promoting a culture of safety awareness, hazard identification, and risk mitigation across the organization
• Supporting escalated Vendor NDE Quality concerns that require a subject matter expert to review
• Supporting escalated Customer NDE Quality concerns that require a subject matter expert to review
• Operating as a support function to NDE personnel conducting inspections of incoming materials, fabricated components, and finished products to verify conformity to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Operating as a support function to NDE personnel performing various NDE techniques, such as ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), dye penetrant testing (PT), radiographic testing (RT), and visual inspection (VT), to detect and evaluate defects, flaws, or abnormalities in materials and components
• Operating as a support function to NDE personnel interpreting NDE results and data to determine the presence, size, location, and severity of defects, and making recommendations for further evaluation or corrective action as needed
• Supporting the enterprise when Vendor NDE Procedure Reviews are required by an NDE Level III
• Supporting quality audit team on Vendor NDE Program Reviews where subject matter expertise or documentation review is requested

Required qualifications

• Minimum Certification of Level III in the NDE methods of radiographic testing (RT) and ultrasonic testing (UT) (e.g., ASNT Level III certification)
• Minimum Certification of Level III in 2 of the 3 following NDE methods: magnetic particle testing (MT), dye penetrant testing (PT), and visual inspection (VT), with willingness to move up to Level III in the method not already certified at Level III (e.g., ASNT Level III certification)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in NDE inspection, quality assurance, or related field, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to accurately evaluate and interpret NDE results
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly and concisely

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related field
• Nuclear Industry Experience
• ANDE-1 Certification

Preferred Sites: Raleigh, NC – Charlotte, NC – Bethlehem, PA – Arnage, FR

Travel: 10 – 15%