Ndt jobs in United Kingdom

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Engineer within Non Destructive Testing.

If you would like to join a company who are at the forefront of aerospace trends and technology, and are passionate about cutting-edge aerospace innovation and precision engineering we would like to hear from you!

As a member of the Research Technology Team for Non Destructive Testing (NDT) you will be required to manage technology research projects, develop NDT technology through creative and methodical thinking, and provide NDT practical and technical assistance when required.

The role offers a hybrid working structure Monday to Friday.

How You'll Contribute

Your required contributions are as follows:

• Deliver NDT research projects, from project conception through to project closure, making informed technical decisions to ensure the project meets its purpose/objectives.

• Actively engage in the creation of innovative ideas that add value to NDT projects. This will be achieved via a combination of 'hands on' work, raising and issuing reports and presentations etc

• Perform Routine, inspections, calibrations and develop new inspection techniques where required. This will include the writing of NDT reports and documenting the procedure for new inspection techniques.

• Have the ability to read and use specifications/standards to undertake tasks such as technique development, test setup and manufacture of test blocks

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential

• Lvl2 in Ultrasonic Testing qualified to EN4179
• Experience running and managing technology research projects
• Experience in inspection of Composite Materials, using both manual and automated Ultrasonic inspection techniques

Desired

• Familiar with robotic integration considerations for NDT
• NDT experience in radiographic methods or eddy current
• Familiar with the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) process
• Professional accreditation or working towards professional accreditation

Education

• A degree or Masters level qualification in an Engineering discipline, preferably in materials science, aerospace or mechanical engineering

What We'll Offer

Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:

Competitive salary dependant on experience
Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Hybrid working - giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

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?

A 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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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