Manufacturing Engineer - Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

The Manufacturing Technology Centre; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Coventry. This role involves managing technical projects, developing NDT processes, and ensuring high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in NDT, project management, and process improvement, with a commitment to continuous development and collaboration. Flexibility is essential due to project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing NDT inspection methods and sequences.
• Able to create new NDT processes for various geometries and materials.
• Strong operational knowledge of NDT processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects from concept to delivery.
• Continuous improvement of NDT processes.
• Develop and coach Technicians in NDT inspection processes.

Skills

Non-Destructive Testing

Project Management

Process Improvement

Job description

The Vacancy

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions, with a focus on NDT processes, namely Radiographic Testing and Eddy-Current Testing. You will manage technical projects from concept to delivery, continuously improving manufacturing methods and supporting the development of future capabilities. This is a primarily on-site role based at our Coventry facility, with occasional travel to partner sites. Flexibility may be required depending on project needs.

As NDT Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Developing inspection methods and sequences.
• Creation of new NDT processes for new geometries and materials as and when required.
• Provide lead-time and cost estimates for job request.
• Creating PFMEAs, process flow charts and control plans.
• Resolving non-conformance to ensure an in-specification product is delivered to the customer
• Collaborating with customers to optimise designs for inspection to ensure an inspection method is generated in line with quality requirements.
• Continuous improvement of NDT processes to minimise lead-time, cost and non-conformances.
• Leading the design and improvement of manufacturing processes considering SQCD (Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery).
• Develop and coach Technicians in NDT inspection processes
• Sharing lessons learned and best practices with the engineering teams.
• Producing reports/certificates/documents to an agreed format.
• Conducting root cause analysis and providing detailed reports where necessary for part quality.
• Facilitating acceptance, concession or rejection of parts.
• Report inspection results to key stakeholders
• Operational knowledge of DT processes is essential

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