Regional NDT Level III — Aerospace Quality Lead

Valence Surface Technologies; Wichita (KS); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valence Surface Technologies seeks a Regional Responsible Level III to lead NDT program implementation across U.S. facilities.

You will administer NAS 410 compliance, oversee Level I‑III certification, interpret drawings, and direct NDT project planning and inspection sequences for ferrous and non‑ferrous materials. This role requires travel to sites, collaboration with engineering, quality, and suppliers, and the ability to develop procedures, audit external NDT providers, and drive continuous

Formación

• Education and Certification: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or higher in engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
• Required Knowledge: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPC programs, Visio.
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years aerospace relevant experience.
• NAS 410 Level III in penetrant (PT) and Level III in magnetic particle (MT) required.
• Certified ASNT level III in penetrant (PT), Level III in magnetic particle (MT) or other methods may be required.
• U.S. Persons is required, as only U.S. Persons are authorized to access information under this program.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and apply current NDT standards (NAS‑410, SNT‑TC‑1A, ASTM methods, OEM specifications).
• Develop and administer the company’s NDT Written Practice, including certification requirements and recertification processes.
• Serve as the technical authority for assigned NDT methods, including method selection and procedure approval.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to determine appropriate NDT methods, sequences, and acceptance criteria for ferrous and non‑ferrous materials.
• Ensure compliance with customer, industry, and government regulations governing nondestructive inspection activities.
• Develop, review, and approve NDT work instructions and procedures per OEM requirements and internal standards.
• Verify proper setup and operation of NDT equipment; interpret results for product acceptability.
• Oversee surface‑inspection equipment qualifications to ensure system performance checks.
• Analyze parts and weldments for conformance to specs; refine inspection techniques as needed.
• Maintain documentation, retention, and traceability of NDT records and certifications.
• Train and certify NDT personnel (Level I‑III) per NAS410 and company procedures.
• Audit external NDT service providers for compliance with requirements.
• Provide expert guidance to management, engineering, sales, customers, and auditors.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through audits and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Identify emergent NDT technologies and lead related development initiatives.
• Maintain Nadcap & customer audit readiness and act as primary NDT technical representative.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in engineering or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

SPC programs

Visio

Descripción del empleo

Valence Surface Technologies seeks a Regional Responsible Level III to lead NDT program implementation across U.S. facilities.

You will administer NAS 410 compliance, oversee Level I‑III certification, interpret drawings, and direct NDT project planning and inspection sequences for ferrous and non‑ferrous materials. This role requires travel to sites, collaboration with engineering, quality, and suppliers, and the ability to develop procedures, audit external NDT providers, and drive continuous