NDE Quality Inspector

Perform visual, dimensional, and non-destructive inspections, complete inspection plans from drawings and customer specifications, and ensure all parts conform to requirements with proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review Petersen Inc. and customer drawings and engineering requirements to formulate and document inspection plans
• Perform visual, dimensional, and non-destructive (when certified) inspection in accordance with established inspection plans
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with Petersen and customer requirements
• Facilitate and assist customer representatives in performing source inspection
• Maintain coordination of inspection efforts with Project Managers, Production Managers, and Petersen Quality Management
• Provide training and supervision of lower-level inspectors
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Become certified in one or more of the following methods: Dye Penetrant/Mag Particle inspection, Ultrasonic, and/or Radiographic inspection
• Work overtime, irregular hours, and weekends as schedule dictates
• Thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ANSI Y14.5
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modeling is a plus
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Mental Requirements

• Understand verbal and written instructions and provide feedback when unclear
• Work under tight timelines and high scrutiny
• Adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Mobility to access difficult inspection areas
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for inspection tools
• Eyesight correctable to within normal range
• Work in a shop environment (hot in summer, cool in winter, noisy, and dusty)

Safety Requirements

• Work safely and obey all Petersen Inc. safety rules
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others
• Comply with all safety laws and employer safety policies
• Report safety violations and potential safety violations to supervisory or management personnel

Tools Used

• Tape measures (imperial and metric)
• Calipers
• Basic weld inspection tools
• Levels
• Straight edges
• Feeler gages
• Inside and outside micrometers
• Thread gages
• Bore gage
• Gage blocks
• Pi tapes
• Ultrasonic thickness gage
• Optical comparator
• Precision square
• Hardness tester
• Paint thickness gage
• Micro-Hite Profilometer

Availability

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the employer
• Available and willing to work overtime as needed
• Available and willing to travel as needed

Requirements

• High school education preferred
• Previous experience required
• Welding knowledge/background is a plus
• Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, and prepare written materials
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input into the computer
• Thorough understanding of industry and Petersen quality system requirements
• Math skills sufficient to calculate geometric and trigonometric functions (e.g., circumference, chord lengths, arc lengths, rise and slope of right triangles, true position deviations)
• Algebraic skills for conversions and mechanical strength determinations
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn new software programs for data entry and file maintenance
• Familiarity with basic inspection tools
• Experience, training, or education to become certified in weld inspection, dye penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, or radiographic testing