NDE Level III Specialist

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced NDE professional to lead the development and standardization of non-destructive examination procedures across manufacturing sites. You will ensure compliance with industry standards, train staff, and act as the global NDE Certification Authority to drive quality and safety.

The ideal candidate holds ASNT Level III in RT/UT with additional MT/PT/VT certification, 3–5 years in NDE QA, and strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level III in RT and UT with ability to certify others.
• 3–5 years in NDE inspection or QA in manufacturing.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and write global NDE procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Standardize NDE operations across manufacturing locations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, regulations, customer specs and Flowserve QA requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and quality control to resolve NDE issues.
• Provide training and guidance to personnel involved in NDE activities.
• Operate as the global NDE Certification Authority.
• Stay current with industry developments, NDE technology advancements and regulatory changes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and promote safety awareness and risk mitigation.
• Support escalated vendor and customer NDE quality concerns requiring SME review.
• Support NDE personnel inspecting incoming materials, components, and finished products.
• Support NDE personnel performing UT, MT, PT, RT and VT inspections.
• Interpret NDE results and recommend further evaluation or corrective action.
• Support vendor NDE procedure reviews and quality audit reviews.

Skills

NDE Expertise

RT/UT Interpretation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Documentation & Training

Attention to Detail

Education

ASNT Level III Certification

ANDE-1 Certification

Job description

• Maintain and write global NDE procedures, acceptance criteria, and techniques
• Standardize high-quality NDE operations across Flowserve’s manufacturing locations
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, regulations, customer specifications, and Flowserve quality requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality control teams to resolve NDE-related issues and discrepancies
• Provide training and guidance to personnel involved in NDE activities
• Operate as the global NDE Certification Authority
• Stay current with industry developments, NDE technology advancements, and regulatory changes
• Adhere to safety protocols and promote safety awareness, hazard identification, and risk mitigation
• Support escalated vendor and customer NDE quality concerns requiring subject matter expert review
• Support NDE personnel inspecting incoming materials, fabricated components, and finished products
• Support NDE personnel performing UT, MT, PT, RT, and VT inspections
• Support interpretation of NDE results and data and recommendations for further evaluation or corrective action
• Support vendor NDE procedure reviews and quality audit team vendor NDE program reviews

Requirements

• Minimum Certification of Level III in the NDE methods 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: magnetic 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 NDE 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 NDE results
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information clearly and concisely
• Nuclear Industry Experience (preferred)
• ANDE-1 Certification (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) methods, including Radiographic Testing (RT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT), with a strong focus on compliance, quality assurance, and effective collaboration across manufacturing and engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• NDE Procedure Development
• Level III Certification in NDE Methods
• NDE Inspection Experience
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Radiographic Testing (RT)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Visual Inspection (VT)
• NDE Compliance Standards
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Document Interpretation
• NDE Data Analysis
• Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• CollaborationAttention to Detail
• Training and Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

• ASNT Level III Certification
• ANDE-1 Certification

Industry Keywords

• Nuclear Industry Experience
• Manufacturing Environment
• Quality Control
• Safety Protocols
• Hazard Identification