Level 3 NDT Engineer (PFD)

A company that specialises in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft is seeking a Level 3 NDT Engineer (PFD). The successful candidate will work within the S46 – Test Department at the company’s Filton site, providing non-destructive testing (NDT) services to various engineering functions.

The role:

• Approving and managing penetrant flaw detection (PFD) Level 2s and trainees
• Reviewing and approving procedures, instruction and techniques
• Performing tests on various types of aircraft and non-aircraft, materials, components and structures
• Undertaking investigations on and into NDT-related problems or issues
• Auditing of NDT suppliers, including monitoring their accreditations, Nadcap, etc
• Reporting on NDT matters
• Supervising and, if necessary, training all levels of NDT resource
• Creating, reviewing and approving NDT procedures, instructions and techniques
• Ensuring all relevant procedures, instructions and techniques are complied with
• Performing NDT inspections
• Providing reports on NDT matters as required
• Communicating with customers and suppliers as required
• Complying with all health and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• The successful applicant must be qualified to EN 4179 Level 3
• Knowledge of material specifications and their associated testing criterion
• Capable of producing concise reports
• Conversant with Microsoft Office IT processes
• Verbally proficient when discussing non-destructive testing and related matters with all levels of 
  staff.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Up to a 15% bonus
• Industry-leading pension scheme – the company will match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis (total contribution up to 20%)
• Life assurance up to eight times salary
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours, including the option to finish at 12.00 pm on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Virtual GP clinic for the successful candidate and their immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

GKN Aerospace, 11th Floor, The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham B4 6AT
T / +44 (0)121 210 9800
W / www.gknaerospace.com