Job Description Summary
The Lead Process Engineer (NDT Level III) is responsible for managing and establishing internal NDT processes (including FPI, MPI, ECI, UI and airflow testings) and system and other assigned special process. This position will touch all aspects of industrial gas turbine component repair process and develop key solutions to solve inspection issues, as well as train technicians and audit the process.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Drive processes to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery, and costs and ensure compliance with all governing specifications, codes, and standards.
- Administer the NDT Program, responsible for NDT Level III duties to include processes, procedures, techniques, training, qualification, and certification.
- Experience in implementing and qualifying new NDT processes, including Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, Visual, and Eddy Current, having a working knowledge of each technology and its strengths and limitations to ensure the proper inspection technique for the task.
- Ability to troubleshoot, provide technical leadership, and correct NDT processes while maintaining product and process flow.
- Implement and qualify other assigned special process, procedures, and techniques.
- Train and mentor Level I and Level II NDT technicians in current methods and new technology both on the shop floor and in the classroom.
- Perform process assessments and lead audits.
- Research and implement new inspection techniques and technologies to improve current processes.
- Ensure safe practices are used in compliance with all governmental regulations.
- Identify, drive, mentor, and implement projects that improve overall production quality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with at least 6 years of experience in an engineering or quality position.
- Current ASNT NDT Level III certification in at least two of the NDT methods: Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Eddy Current Inspection (ECI), Ultrasonic Inspection (UI).
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge of manufacturing or gas turbine repair industrials.
- Strong organizational, analytic, and problem‑solving skills.
- Understanding of various measurement processes and control methodologies for gas turbine components.
- Ability to work in cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment with all levels of personnel.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing and quality operations.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to coach, manage, change and facilitate team performance.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient solutions.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No