NDTE Visual Dimensional Inspector Auditor LPC

Location: Portland, Oregon, USA | Division: Structurals | Workplace: On‑Site | Type: Full‑Time | Opportunity ID: 25047

About the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform actual inspector audits, outgoing quality audits, system performance audits, NADCAP audits, stamp audits and certification audits. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to customer complaints due to NDT issues, performing investigations on inspector escapes, performing eye examinations, performing Engineering Evaluations, assisting in on‑the‑job training of new inspectors, and cost reduction projects. The incumbent must work closely with the Responsible Level 3 and take direction on course of action due to breakdowns in specification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform outgoing quality audits for Visual Inspection, Dimensional Inspection, Film X‑Ray inspection, Digital X‑Ray inspection, Penetrant inspection and/or magnetic particle inspection.
• Perform Engineering evaluations to provide detailed information on casting quality for internal and external customers’ use.
• Perform at least one annual assessment audit of every X‑ray shooter, X‑ray reader, FPI inspector, FPI processor, magnetic particle inspector and/or Visual & Dimensional inspector.
• Perform or assist in the investigation of all customer escapes and concerns within 48 hours of notification from the quality department.
• Write reports for Quality on the actual results of escape investigations.
• Perform annual eye exams.
• Perform annual or semiannual process audits for FPI, X‑ray and digital X‑ray, visual, dimensional, magnetic particle.
• Assist with NADCAP audits.
• Assist NDT trainers when they are out on vacation or other functions.
• Perform stamp audits.
• Interface with customers in a professional manner.
• Identify potential areas of cost reductions.
• Assist manufacturing during end‑of‑quarter requirements for throughput.
• Write and assist in administering root cause and corrective action forms.
• Perform root cause and corrective actions on breakdowns in process requirements.
• Perform grain etch evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in at least one of the five NDT disciplines: X‑ray, digital X‑ray, FPI, Visual Inspection, or Dimensional Inspection.
• Must have completed and passed 8 hours of auditor training and performed 2 practice audits with a certified auditor/trainer.
• At least 6–7 years of actual inspection experience with very few escapes or quality issues.
• Considerable knowledge of and familiarity with NDT principles, plus a working knowledge of NDT methods not currently used at the facility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to apply and adapt a wide variety of technical procedures under general direction and to complete work independently.
• Ability to develop X‑ray, visual, dimensional, and FPI work instructions.
• Ability to plan, schedule, evaluate, and coordinate a wide variety of major projects.
• May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

National Security & Export Controls

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including ITAR and EAR). To comply, applicants must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.