Senior NDT Tech Authority: Precision Inspection

Accelera; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Tampa, FL seeks a Senior NDT Technical Authority to lead nondestructive examination programs, driving technical governance, ensuring personnel competency, and implementing advanced testing strategies for safety-critical components.

You will act as final authority for RT, PT, VT and UT methods, oversee certification programs per SNT‑TC‑1A and NAS 410/EN 4179, mentor staff, and spearhead adoption of CT and digital imaging workflows.

Qualifications

• ASNT NDT Level III certification in RT, PT, VT, UT is required.
• 8+ years in an NDT leadership role within high-consequence manufacturing.
• Experience managing personnel certification programs and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the final technical authority for RT, PT, VT, and UT methods, establishing inspection standards and acceptance criteria.
• Dispositions on complex non-conforming materials to minimize quality costs and prevent defect escapes.
• Spearhead validation and integration of inspection technologies, including digital radiography and advanced software systems.
• Manage lifecycle of NDT personnel certification, ensuring adherence to SNT‑TC‑1A and NAS 410/EN 4179 standards.
• Mentor and develop inspection staff to foster precision, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to harmonize inspection practices and support new product testing.

Skills

NDT Level III RT/PT/VT/UT

NDT leadership

Certification program mgmt

Quality management systems

Export licenses

Education

Bachelors in Materials Science or Engineering

Tools

Computed Tomography (CT)

Digital imaging workflows

Job description

Accelera in Tampa, FL seeks a Senior NDT Technical Authority to lead nondestructive examination programs, driving technical governance, ensuring personnel competency, and implementing advanced testing strategies for safety-critical components.

You will act as final authority for RT, PT, VT and UT methods, oversee certification programs per SNT‑TC‑1A and NAS 410/EN 4179, mentor staff, and spearhead adoption of CT and digital imaging workflows.