Archer56
NDT Inspector Lead
San Jose, California, United States. Posted 3 days ago
The role
You will perform various inspections to ensure aircraft quality. This includes configuring NDT equipment, performing inspections, and compiling test reports.
What you will do
- Configure and calibrate nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment to ensure accurate inspections.
- Perform NDT inspections to assess product quality and detect defects using various methodologies.
- Develop and implement testing techniques tailored to the objects under inspection.
- Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and evaluate results effectively.
- Compile detailed test reports and distribute findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct general aircraft inspections as well as specialized composite ultrasonic Testing.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET)
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)
- Experience performing ultrasonic inspection of composite parts and adhesive bonded assemblies
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing NDT tasks and interpreting inspection results
- Strong ability to write detailed NDT inspection reports
- Experience using MES/SAP systems to complete inspection plans electronically
- Work experience in manufacturing environments within aerospace or other highly regulated industries
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Nice to have
- some college coursework
- Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and familiarity with relevant tools
- Proficiency in working with Model-Based Definition (MBD) or fully dimensional models
- Experience with the utilization of Teamcenter
About the company
Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform. The company delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, and aviation-related physical artificial intelligence solutions.