NDT Level 3 Special Process Owner

NDT Special Process Owner

Act as the NDT Special Process Owner to assist in the development and provide approval and/or certification of technical plans, manufacturing instructions, personnel, processes, procedures, and equipment, etc., associated with NDT evaluations. Provide training, conduct technical evaluations, maintain records and examinations of personnel qualifying in various processes. Approve specifications of new equipment. Interface directly with Quality function and affected business/group where corrective actions are required. Provide technical direction, shop support, and counsel to area personnel. Monitor special processes to maintain compliance with applicable requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform NDT inspections as required to support LEF Operations
• Ensures NDT processes, procedural instructions, evaluations, inspection processes, etc. are held to customer and industry requirements of all evaluations performed.
• Assists the Quality Leader and Special Process Owners with the implementation, interpretation, and maintaining company quality assurance standards.
• Train internal employees in manufacturing and inspection procedures and processes.
• Maintains Quality Program oversight of visual testing inspectors to ensure conformity to company and customer NDT inspection programs and regulations.
• Provides Quality Leader with status reports for internal control on quality issues concerning manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Assist Company personnel in the determination of root cause for quality issues related to the NDT or other processes.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects related to the various processes within the Lafayette facility.
• Oversee effective discovery and implementation of process related root cause and corrective actions
• Define and control NDT processes including tooling, equipment, and chemical management. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Support other special and/or significant processes in the certifying agent capacity as required.
• Maintain chemical equivalency and document changes.
• Testing and certifying NDT level I, II, and III inspectors in accordance with NAS 410 and company requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and database utilization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution (OR a High school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in skillset)
• 3 years Quality Manufacturing experience with forms of NDT.
• A minimum of Level II in FPI, UT, EC per NAS 410.
• Ability to achieve the required number of hours to achieve Level III within 6 months
• A minimum of Level III in UT and EC per NAS 410.

Desired Characteristics

• 18 months of Commercial Aerospace Inspection Experience (NAS-410).
• Powerplant license preferred.
• FPI/UT/EC level 2 experience required. Mag particle experience is preferred not required.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solving - analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Current FPI and/or UT Level III with Certifying Agent and/or NADCAP experience
• Three years of quality system coordination, manufacturing engineering work or supervision in a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability in receiving guidance and supervision, following work rules, safety practices, work procedures; meeting deadlines; and punctuality and attendance standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the set-up and operation and maintenance of FPI, UT, and EC processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with blueprint and specification reading and interpretation.
• Experience in use of various precision gages, measuring tools, and equipment such as, micrometers, dial calipers, height gages, special fixturing, timers, etc.

GE Lafayette has been in operation since 2015 and currently supports LEAP and Passport programs for New Make and MRO. The site's culture is designed around a flat organization that empowers self-directed, high performing teams. By utilizing teams of GE employees to own, operate, and regulate assembly processes we ensure our engines reach the customer in a quality and timely fashion. Teams, councils, and teaming are the backbone of daily operations within GE Lafayette.

GE Lafayette offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: No