Non-Destructive Inspection Lead

The role

The Non-Destructive Inspection Lead will define and stand up NDI capabilities, including selecting methods, specifying equipment, and writing procedures for composite and metallic components. This person will work across design, manufacturing, materials, processes, and operations to build inspection systems from the ground up.

What you will do

• Define and stand up NDI capability by selecting methods, specifying equipment, and writing inspection procedures
• Develop inspection plans, accept/reject criteria, and reference standards
• Create quality documentation and control requirements
• Work with design and manufacturing teams to influence designs for inspectability
• Apply Statistical Process Control to inspection and manufacturing data
• Disposition defects, support material review, and root cause investigations
• Identify bottlenecks and use production data to improve throughput, quality, and predictability
• Lay the groundwork for an NDI team including training, qualification, and certification programs

Required qualifications

• NDI experience in aerospace, composites, metallics, or another complex hardware manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience establishing new NDI procedures for a program, company, or production line
• Working knowledge of composite and metallic materials and processes
• Depth in one or more methods such as ultrasonic (including phased array), radiography or CT, thermography, eddy current, penetrant, or magnetic particle
• Familiarity with NDI qualification and certification standards (NAS 410, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, or equivalent)
• The judgment to put structure in place without slowing down the team
• Must be a U.S. person due to ITAR requirements
• Able to work on-site in Fayetteville, AR

Nice to have

• NAS 410 Level III certification, or a clear path to it
• Experience building or leading an NDI team or written practice from scratch
• Background in automated inspection or high-rate composite production
• Experience with aerospace quality systems such as AS9100

Benefits

• Meaningful equity
• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• PTO and paid sick leave
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Daily catered lunch (office)
• Paid parental leave

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person due to ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations)

About the company

Swarm Aero is building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The team has aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.