Production Engineer - Non Destructive Testing

Babcock; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Production Engineer specializing in Non Destructive Testing. This unique role offers the chance to lead R&D projects, integrate cutting-edge NDT technologies, and analyze data to enhance operational excellence. You'll manage multiple projects at the Devonport Royal Dockyard, ensuring efficiency while supporting engineers. With a focus on innovation and technical advancement, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant initiatives in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex geometry joint configurations.
• Strong knowledge of ultrasonic NDT technologies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead NDT R&D projects and trials, driving innovation.
• Prepare technical reports and support large-scale HSR scopes.

Skills

Ultrasonic NDT technologies

Statistical data evaluation

Report writing

Research and innovation

Education

PCN Level II qualifications in Ultrasonics

National Skill Level 5 or higher qualification

Tools

Relevant software for data analysis

Job description

Job Title: Production Engineer – Non Destructive Testing
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £43,935 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF63865

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Production Engineer – Non Destructive Testing at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Production Engineer – Non Destructive Testing, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This dynamic, multi-project role offers exciting opportunities in Research and Development (R&D), driving innovation and technical advancements across various initiatives.

Day-to-day, you’ll manage equipment and processes, conducting peer reviews of reports and analyses, and training individuals in advanced techniques. It also involves providing support to engineers facing challenges and overseeing multiple projects to ensure efficiency and progress.

• Lead Non Destructive Testing (NDT) R&D projects and trials, driving innovation in testing methodologies.
• Integrate new NDT technologies to expand departmental capabilities and opportunities.
• Analyse statistical data to enhance R&D outcomes and inform decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports, literature reviews, and funding proposals to support initiatives.
• Support large-scale HSR scopes at Devonport and Clyde, advancing operational excellence.

This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based primarily on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard, with opportunities to support off-site projects in Clyde, Rosyth, and international locations such as Crete and Bahrain.

Essential experience of the Production Engineer – Non Destructive Testing

• Proven experience in complex geometry joint configurations and setups.
• Proactive in research and innovation for advancing new technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ultrasonic NDT technologies and equipment.
• Skilled in producing reports, literature reviews, and presenting proposals.
• Expertise in statistical data evaluation and relevant software for data analysis.

Qualifications for the Production Engineer – Non Destructive Testing

• Must hold multiple PCN 2 Level II qualifications, particularly in Ultrasonics.
• Preferably possesses a National Skill Level 5 or higher qualification, such as a foundation degree, degree apprenticeship, HND, BEng/BSc, or MEng/MSc in a relevant engineering discipline.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 23/05/2025

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