Senior Engineer - Materials & Processes - NDT UT L3

TN United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company as a Senior Engineer specializing in NDT UT Level 3. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of air travel while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will be part of a diverse team, developing and optimizing testing specifications, training personnel, and maintaining high-quality standards. The organization values innovation and provides a supportive environment for your professional growth, offering competitive salaries and extensive benefits. If you're ready to take on fantastic challenges and drive your career forward, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

42 Paid Holidays

Pension Scheme

Travel Allowance

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified NDT UT L3 Engineer with aerospace experience preferred.
• Strong focus on quality and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain specifications for Ultrasonic Testing.
• Train and authorize personnel in NDT methods.
• Calibrate equipment and conduct audits.

Skills

NDT UT Level 3 Certification

Ultrasonic Testing

Quality Assurance

Team Collaboration

English Proficiency

Education

Certification in NDT

Experience in Aerospace or Metal Bonding

Job description

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GKN Aerospace

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Luton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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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 set 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.

New vacancy: Senior Engineer Materials and Processes - NDT UT Level 3

Are you an NDT UT L3 Engineer with experience in aerospace or the metal bonding industry? Or perhaps you have been working at a research institution and are interested in experiencing the aerospace manufacturing environment? Then look no further, as we have a vacancy for a Senior Engineer Materials & Processes - NDT UT L3.
As a Senior Engineer certified in NDT UT L3, you will be part of the Materials & Processes team based in Papendrecht. You will be a subject matter expert supporting the business by performing Non-Destructive Testing on aircraft parts and assemblies using various NDT methods, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.

What you'll do

• Develop, optimize, and maintain specifications related to Ultrasonic Testing, ensuring compliance with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness standards.
• Implement NDT specifications (Fokker, Customer, International).
• Train, examine, and authorize personnel.
• Calibrate equipment, qualify testing means, write instructions, conduct audits, address nonconformances, and review NDT operator sequences.

What you'll bring

• Certification: ASNT NDT UT L3 (or similar), preferably with aerospace or metal bonding industry experience.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written.
• Quality-focused mindset.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.

What we'll offer

Our organization values innovation, and our employees are proud of what they engineer and build. This role offers a challenging environment where you contribute individually and as part of a diverse, international team. We support your technical and personal development.

We offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €5,651 and €6,998, based on experience and qualifications.
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment.
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance.
• A pleasant, informal working environment focused on collaboration and achieving the best results.

We also provide learning and development opportunities to support your career growth. Our recruitment process includes a screening call, online/F2F interviews, and necessary checks to meet our standards and compliance requirements. The onboarding process typically takes around 3 weeks.

Join us on this journey!

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We offer fantastic challenges and opportunities. Be part of an industry leader committed to pushing boundaries and supporting your growth with top training opportunities.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

GKN welcomes everyone. We believe diverse minds drive our success. Our culture promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging, making us a recipient of ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. We encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

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