NDT Inspector: Field QA & Documentation Lead

Sms Group Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group Inc. is seeking an experienced NDT Inspector to review and accept supplier NDT and quality documentation, ensuring records are complete, traceable, and compliant with codes, project specifications, and client requirements.

Role includes support for welding/CWI activities as needed. The successful candidate will perform NDT examinations (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT), verify qualifications, and coordinate with QA/QC, engineering, and suppliers to close out comments and ensure project turnover

Qualifications

• Level II NDT certification in VT, PT, MT, UT, RT per ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS-410.
• High school diploma or technical degree in Welding or Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Willingness to travel 75–90% of the time, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review NDT examinations including VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT per procedures and codes.
• Review supplier NDT documentation for completeness, accuracy, and traceability.
• Verify NDT personnel qualifications meet project and code requirements.
• Review MDRs/Manufacturing Data Books and related quality records.
• Ensure material and weld traceability to NDT reports (heat numbers, weld numbers, welder ID).
• Verify supplier documentation against approved ITPs, drawings, specs, and inspection requirements.
• Identify missing or non-compliant documentation and provide corrective comments.
• Track review status, outstanding comments, and close-out items.
• Review NDT procedures for compliance with codes and project requirements.
• Assess NDT results against acceptance criteria and escalate discrepancies.
• Support welding inspection activities including basic visual checks and welding records review.
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records as applicable.
• Support supplier, source, and final inspections.
• Coordinate with suppliers, QA/QC, engineering, and third parties to resolve issues.
• Review NCRs, repair records, and corrective action related to NDT and fabrication.
• Ensure final supplier quality docs are complete and suitable for project turnover.

Skills

NDT knowledge

Welding codes

Drawings & symbols

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Field & shop work

Education

High school diploma or technical degree in Welding or Mechanical Eng Tech

Tools

Inspection reporting software

MS Office

Job description

SMS group Inc. is seeking an experienced NDT Inspector to review and accept supplier NDT and quality documentation, ensuring records are complete, traceable, and compliant with codes, project specifications, and client requirements.

Role includes support for welding/CWI activities as needed. The successful candidate will perform NDT examinations (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT), verify qualifications, and coordinate with QA/QC, engineering, and suppliers to close out comments and ensure project turnover