Level 3 NDT Engineer (PFD)

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Birmingham seeks a qualified Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician to join its Test Department. The role involves approving procedures, performing tests on various aircraft materials, and providing supervisory support to trainees. Ideal candidates are qualified to EN 4179 Level 3 and possess strong reporting and communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, a bonus scheme, flexible working hours, and a collaborative work environment, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Up to 15% Bonus

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 8 x salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to EN 4179 Level 3.
• Knowledge of associated testing criteria is desirable.
• Capable of verbal discussions on NDT matters with staff.

Responsibilities

• Approve and manage PFD Level 2’s and trainees.
• Perform tests on various materials and components.
• Audit NDT Suppliers and monitor accreditations.
• Supervise and train NDT resources as needed.

Skills

Qualified to EN 4179 Level 3

Knowledge of material specifications

Concise reporting

IT proficiency with Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel : going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

The successful applicant will work within S46 - Test Department of our Filton site, providing a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) service to various engineering functions.

How You'll Contribute

Responsibilities

• Approving and managing PFD Level 2’s and trainees
• Reviewing and approving Procedures, Instruction and Techniques
• Performing tests on various types of aircraft, and non-aircraft, materials, components and structures.
• Undertaking investigations on and into NDT related problems or issues
• Auditing of NDT Suppliers, including monitoring their accreditations, Nadcap etc.
• Reporting on NDT matters

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervising and, if necessary, training all levels of NDT resource
• Creating, reviewing and approving NDT Procedures, Instructions & Techniques
• Ensuring all relevant procedures, Instructions and Techniques are complied with
• Performing NDT Inspections
• Provide reports on NDT matters as required
• Communication with Customers and Suppliers as required
• Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements

What You'll Bring

The successful applicant must be Qualified to EN 4179 Level 3.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of material specifications and their associated testing criterion
• Capable of producing concise reports
• Conversant with Microsoft Office IT Process’
• Verbally proficient to discuss NDT and related matters with all levels of staff

What We'll Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Up to 15% Bonus
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Total contribution up to 20%)
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.