NDE Level III Specialist

Flowserve Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in North Carolina seeks a seasoned NDE engineer to maintain and write global ND&E procedures, support sites with ND&E questions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specs.

This role acts as the global ND&E Certification Authority, trains personnel, and collaborates with manufacturing, engineering and quality teams to resolve ND&E issues while advancing safety and quality. Travel 10–15% is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level III certification in RT and UT (ASNT) with willingness to move up to Level III in MT/PT/VT.
• 3-5 years of experience in ND&E inspection, QA, or related field, preferably in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret ND&E results clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and write global ND&E procedures, acceptance criteria, and techniques.
• Standardize high-quality ND&E operations across Flowserve locations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, regulations, and customer specs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality control to resolve ND&E issues.
• Provide training and guidance to ND&E personnel to enhance skills and proficiency.
• Act as the global ND&E Certification Authority.
• Stay updated on ND&E developments and regulatory changes.
• Adhere to safety protocols in ND&E operations.

Skills

NDE inspection

Engineering drawings interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or materials science (preferred)

ANDE-1 Certification

Tools

Ultrasonic testing (UT)

Magnetic particle testing (MT)

Dye penetrant testing (PT)

Radiographic testing (RT)

Visual inspection (VT)

Job description

Company Overview:

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and writing new global non-destructive testing (ND E ) procedures. Supporting Flowserve sites with ND E questions and answering external customer questions requiring ND E expertise. Ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and Flowserve's quality requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES

• Maintaining and writing global ND E Procedures, acceptance criteria, and techniques.
• Standardize High-Quality ND E operations across Flowserve’s various manufacturing locations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, regulations, and customer specifications governing ND E processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality control teams to resolve any ND E -related issues or discrepancies identified and escalated to the GES Materials team.
• Provide training and guidance to personnel involved in ND E activities to enhance their skills, knowledge, and proficiency in ND E techniques and procedures.
• Operate as the global ND E Certification Authority.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, advancements in ND E technology, and changes in regulatory requirements related to ND E practices.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, procedures, and regulations governing ND E operations to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and the work environment.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness, hazard identification, and risk mitigation across the organization.
• Supporting escalated Vendor ND E Quality concerns that require a subject matter expert to review.
• Supporting escalated Customer ND E Quality concerns that require a subject matter expert to review.

SECONDARY RESPONSBILITIES

• Operate as a support function to ND E personnel c onduct ing inspections of incoming materials, fabricated components, and finished products to verify conformity to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Operate as a support function to ND E personnel p erform ing various ND E techniques, such as ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), dye penetrant testing (PT), radiographic testing (RT), and visual inspection (VT), to detect and evaluate defects, flaws, or abnormalities in materials and components.
• Operate as a support function to ND E personnel i nterpret ing ND E results and data to determine the presence, size, location, and severity of defects, and make recommendations for further evaluation or corrective action as needed.
• Supporting the enterprise when Vendor ND E Procedure Reviews are required by an ND E Level III.
• Supporting quality audit team on Vendor ND E Program Reviews where subject matter expertise or documentation review is requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Minimum Certification of Level III in the ND E method s of radiographic testing (RT ) and ultrasonic testing (UT). (e.g., ASNT Level III certification)
• Minimum Certification of Level III in 2 of the 3 following NDE methods (M agnetic particle testing (MT), dye penetrant testing (PT), and visual inspection (VT) with willingness to move up to Level III in the method not already certified at Level III. (e.g., ASNT Level III certification).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in ND E inspection, quality assurance, or related field, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to accurately evaluate and interpret ND E results.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or a related field (preferred)
• Nuclear Industry Experience
• ANDE-1 Certification

OTHER DETAILS

• Preferred Sites: Raleigh, NC – Charlotte, NC – Bethlehem, PA – Arnage, FR
• Travel 10 – 15%

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Req ID : R-20989

Job Family Group : Engineering

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