Quality Inspector - NDT

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Quality team to effectively run the NDT lab and meet the standard of quality expected of a NADCAP certified facility, including to set up equipment, accept/reject parts, keep acid bath (Nital Etch) and oil bath (MPI) up to date and free from contaminants.
• Conduct material tests using both Nital Etch inspection as well as Magnetic Particle Inspection to identify material flaws that may affect performance or cause safety issues.
• Perform Surface Temper Etching Inspection (Nital Etch) for parts prior to MPI when applicable.
• Set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment.
• Establish techniques, processes, and procedures for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Organize and report test results.
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDT methods of inspection.
• Maintain an MPI solution bath within the range of the required concentration between fluorescent particles and carrier oil.
• Review customer specifications and procedures.
• Write certifications for accept/reject disposition of parts.
• Operate and maintain quarterly calibration records for the Oven used post Nital Etching.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Educational background beyond high school (Associate’s Degree, Bachelor Degree) OR Quality-related certifications preferred, such as NDT- MPI Certification or Nital Etch Certification strongly preferred.
• At least two (2) years experience with non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Must be knowledgeable of quality policies/procedures, including AS9100 and NAS 410.
• Must be able to read and interpret work instructions, basic prints and dimensions.
• Must be able to use basic inspection tools such as calipers, scales, micrometers, and other NDT specific equipment.
• Must have prior work experience that required high attention to detail while following customer inspection requirements, both when operating non-destructive testing equipment and reviewing test results, images, and data.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work to meet operational deadlines.