Production Engineer - Non Destructive Testing

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Engineer specializing in Non Destructive Testing. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in dynamic, multi-project environments, focusing on research and development to drive innovation in testing methodologies. You'll manage equipment and processes, conduct peer reviews, and provide support to engineers. With a strong emphasis on statistical data analysis and the integration of new technologies, this position promises to enhance your professional growth while contributing to operational excellence at a premier dockyard site. Join a forward-thinking team committed to advancing engineering practices.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Matched Contribution Pension Scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee Share Scheme

Employee Shopping Savings Portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Special Paid Leave for Reservists

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for Volunteering

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in complex geometry joint configurations and setups.
• Proactive in research and innovation for advancing new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead NDT R&D projects and trials, driving innovation in testing methodologies.
• Prepare technical reports and funding proposals to support initiatives.

Skills

Complex Geometry Joint Configurations

Research and Innovation

Ultrasonic NDT Technologies

Report Writing

Statistical Data Evaluation

Education

PCN 2 Level II Qualifications

National Skill Level 5 or Higher

Foundation Degree, Degree Apprenticeship, HND, BEng/BSc, MEng/MSc

Tools

Statistical 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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