Lead Quality Inspector Radiography

Morson Edge; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a highly experienced Lead Inspector for our defence client’s Barrow base. You will own radiographic processes, provide radiation safety governance and lead adoption of advanced radiography techniques to ensure product integrity and platform safety.

The role requires PCN Level 3 in Welds and Castings and Level 2 in Computed Radiography, plus an Advanced Radiation Safety qualification, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, risk management and external

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised expertise in industrial radiography of welds and castings.
• Knowledge of radiographic physics, image quality and exposure parameters.
• Understanding of ionising radiation legislation and safety practices.
• Familiarity with Defence and international NDT standards and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as process owner and approval authority for radiographic inspection within delegated scope.
• Provide radiation safety guidance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create and maintain radiographic techniques for component safety requirements.
• Lead adoption of new radiographic technologies and detection capabilities.
• Interface with Engineering to ensure inspectability and acceptance criteria.
• Manage radiological risk, documentation and corrective actions.
• Oversee isotope procurement, storage, and disposal with specialists.
• Develop training and mentoring for radiographers and engineers.
• Lead investigations and root-cause analysis affecting product integrity.

Skills

Technical authority

Process ownership

Radiological risk assessment

Radiography technique development

Design review

Technology strategy

Root-cause investigation

Audit and competence assurance

Standards development & stakeholdering

Education

PCN Level 3 Radiography Welds

PCN Level 3 Radiography Castings

PCN Level 2 Computed Radiography

Advanced Radiation Safety qualification

Job description

A highly skilled and experienced Lead Inspector is required at our defence client's base in Barrow.The business are keen to find a candidate with strong technical knowledge who can hit the ground running.

To be considered for this role you must hold a
Level 3
in Radiography - Welds and Castings and a
Level 2
in Computed Radiography

• - Provides business-wide leadership and delegated Technical Authority for industrial radiography, computed / digital radiography and associated radiation safety arrangements. The role combines deep technical knowledge with formal ownership, authorisation and approval of radiographic processes, techniques and standards.
• - Provides thought leadership internally and externally where radiographic inspection, ionising radiation and radiological risk have a direct impact on product integrity, platform safety, legal compliance and business continuity.
• - Leads the research, development, qualification and adoption of radiographic technologies and inspection techniques required to meet current and future programme needs.
• - Influences Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Quality and Product Safety decisions to ensure radiographic inspection capability is technically suitable, proportionate to risk and capable of demonstrating required defect detection performance.
• - Represents the business in relevant BINDT committees, radiation protection forums and national standards activities, protecting business interests and shaping future requirements.
• - Builds organisational capability through technical governance, technician approval, audit, training, mentoring and succession planning.

Core Duties

• Act as process author, owner and approval authority for radiographic and computed / digital radiographic inspection processes, procedures, instructions and techniques within the delegated scope.
• Provide authoritative advice on radiation safety, the application of ionising radiation legislation, local rules, compliance arrangements and the safe conduct of industrial radiography.
• Create, validate, approve and maintain radiographic techniques that demonstrate suitability for the component, defect mechanism and platform safety requirement.
• Lead the evaluation and introduction of new radiographic technologies, including digital and computed radiography, image processing, automation and emerging detection capability.
• Provide the specialist interface to Engineering and Design, ensuring inspectability, acceptance criteria, technique capability and radiographic constraints are addressed during design and build planning.
• Own or lead radiological risk management, including radiological advice notes, risk assessments, contingency requirements and the resolution of complex radiological issues.
• Provide technical governance for radioactive isotope procurement, security, storage, movement, use, inventory control, return and disposal, working with appointed radiation protection specialists and authorised functions.
• Author, review and influence Defence Standards, national standards and company requirements relevant to industrial radiography and radiation protection.
• Approve, audit and periodically review the competence and authorisation of radiography personnel, ensuring certification, vision, continuity and practical capability requirements remain satisfied.
• Develop and deliver technical training, continuation training, coaching and mentoring for radiographers, engineers and other stakeholders.
• Lead technical investigations, concessions and corrective actions where radiographic process or technique performance may affect product integrity or safety.

Knowledge

Nationally recognised expertise in industrial radiography of welds, computed / Digital radiography and radiation safety.Detailed knowledge of radiographic physics, image quality, technique design, exposure parameters, digital image integrity, defect mechanisms and inspection limitations.Detailed knowledge of ionising radiation legal and regulatory requirements and their practical application to industrial radiography.Strong understanding of weld quality, materials, manufacturing processes, product safety and the integration of NDT within complex engineering programmes.Knowledge of relevant Defence Standards, national and international NDT standards, personnel certification and quality assurance requirements.

Skills

Technical authority, process ownership and approvalRadiological risk assessment and written technical adviceRadiographic technique development, validation and qualificationDesign review and engineering influenceTechnology strategy, research and innovationRoot-cause investigation and evidence-based decision makingAudit, personnel approval and competence assuranceExternal representation, standards development and stakeholder influence

Qualifications

PCN Level 3 in Radiography of Welds.PCN Level 3 in Radiography of CastingsPCN Level 2 in Computed Radiography.Advanced Radiation Safety qualification and substantial experience applying radiation protection arrangements in an industrial environment.

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