Non-Destructive Testing Quality Lead Analyst

Eaton Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Non-Destructive Testing Quality Lead Analyst for its Davenport, IA facility. The role requires leadership across multiple sites, hands-on NDT expertise in UT, RT, and EC methods, and NAS 410/NADCAP compliance.

Expect 25% travel and relocation support. Ideal candidates have Level III certification, strong documentation discipline, and experience training Level I/II technicians, with the ability to interface with vendors and customers to resolve manufacturing quality

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience operating ultrasonic, radiographic, and eddy current NDT related test equipment.
• Current or eligible for Level III certification in at least one NDT method (PT, RT, UT, MT, or ET) or Equivalent level III experience and NAS 410 eligibility.
• Experience training and certifying Level I and Level II technicians.
• Experience supporting NADCAP audits.
• Strong understanding of inspection documentation and traceability requirements.
• Must read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, specifications, written instructions and sales order requirements.
• This position requires export‑controlled information and U.S. person status per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as multi-site technical authority using ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current and other NDT methods.
• Organizes and oversees group activities; provides guidance to technicians at multiple Eaton sites.
• Provide practical NDT expertise to support fabrication, problem resolution, monitor installed hardware; trains and certifies inspectors.
• Develop, approve, and maintain NDT procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with NAS 410 and customer requirements; lead audits (NADCAP readiness).
• Review nonconformance investigations related to NDT findings; support production, engineering and quality teams.

Skills

NDT testing methods

Ultrasonic testing

Radiographic testing

Eddy current testing

NDT procedures

Audits

Training technicians

NAS 410 compliance

NADCAP experience

Quality systems

Education

Technical degree

Tools

ASNT Level III certification

NAS 410

SAP ERP system

Job description

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Non‑Destructive Testing Quality Lead Analyst. This role is based at our Davenport, IA facility. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of 70 miles of Davenport, IA. This role has 25% travel expected.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• The NDT Quality Technician level III Lead will act as multi‑site technical authority, use conventional and automated ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current and other NDT test methods.
• Organizes and oversees group activities and provides guidance to other technicians at multiple Eaton sites as needed.
• Provides practical NDT expertise to support equipment fabrication and problem resolution, monitors the condition of installed hardware, and trains and certifies inspectors. Specific functions may include develop and implement unique NDT procedures in response to customer or supplier needs; coordinate and perform in‑service inspections utilizing advanced and automated inspection methods.
• Develop, approve, and maintain NDT procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with NAS 410 and customer requirements.
• Train, examine, and certify Level I and Level II technicians.
• Provide technical interpretation of inspection results and acceptance criteria.
• Lead internal and external audits (including NADCAP readiness).
• Review nonconformance investigations related to NDT findings.
• Support production, engineering, and quality teams with technical decisions.
• Provides technical direction and leadership for NDT projects and provides classroom training for multiple Eaton sites as required. Extensive communication and interaction with suppliers, component designers, management personnel, and customer personnel are required.
• Conducts and documents tests on parts and assemblies to verify product conformance. Identifies opportunities for improving processes, procedures or equipment.
• Interfaces with engineers, peers or internal customers for assistance and identification of requirements to resolve manufacturing related process problems.
• Perform level III responsibilities as required. Performs adequate surveillance to assure compliance of the NDT quality system to all applicable customer quality documents and/or assure the facility properly performs the NDT process for which the NDT quality system certification has been issued.
• Maintains Level III certification and calibration of the ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current, and penetrant fluorescent penetrant processing methods in which qualified for.
• Performs penetrant inspection of welds, forgings, castings, machined surfaces or other fabricated parts in accordance with company procedures, customer codes, standards and other contractual documents.
• Provides guidance on inspection, functional testing, type testing and examination of all product subassemblies, final assemblies and finished products.
• Must have knowledge of process control techniques, statistical sampling, torque methods and exposure to Acceptance Test Methods associated with hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Operates all product related test equipment to analyze, record, and determine acceptability of product performance.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience operating ultrasonic, radiographic, and eddy current NDT related test equipment.
• Current or eligible for Level III certification in at least one NDT method (PT, RT, UT, MT, or ET).
• Must be certified as ASNT level III certification in at least one NDT method (PT, RT, UT, MT, or ET) or Equivalent level III experience and be eligible for company certification under NAS 410 requirements.
• Experience training and certifying Level I and Level II technicians.
• Experience supporting NADCAP audits.
• Strong understanding of inspection documentation and traceability requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, specifications, written instructions and sales order requirements.
• Experience in maintaining complete and accurate records of verification activities using inspection software.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi‑method Level III certification (PT/RT/UT preferred).
• Knowledge of aerospace inspection standards and specifications.
• Background in manufacturing (castings, machining, composites, etc.).
• Ten (10) years of experience in a quality position in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Working Knowledge of drawings and specifications interpretation.
• Working knowledge in functional measuring equipment usage.
• Working knowledge in aerospace quality processes including Root Cause Analysis, SPC, AS9100 quality systems and FAI experience per AS9102.
• Familiarity with machining, castings and other Manufacturing methods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Familiarization with SAP ERP system.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision in an office or indoor industrial environment and work in confined spaces.
• Must have 20/20 vision corrected or uncorrected in at least one eye and average to normal color vision (4 to 6 responses Titmus, B&L or AO Testing machines or equivalent).
• All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job‑related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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