Engineer NDT Responsible Level III
Engineer NDT Responsible Level III
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$ 129965 - 152900
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Job Description
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose California building an allelectric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing manufacturing and operating an allelectric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter drives better insights and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
As a member of the Quality Team you will hold the position of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Responsible Level (RL) III in accordance with the requirements of NAS 410. In this role you will oversee the qualification and certification of NDT personnel in compliance with the Archer NDT written practice manual which complies with NAS 410 requirements conduct audits of NDT systems within the facility ensure full compliance with all NDT processes and systems and conduct NDT Inspections. The NDT RL III shall be recognized internally and externally as a technical expert in their field. They are expected to be fully competent in serving as a technical liaison representing Archer Aviation as the primary point of contact for all matters related to nondestructive testing and inspection.
What Youll Do:
- Prepare and verify work instructions for NDT methods in compliance with internal and external specifications and requirements including but not limited to government regulations and industry standards.
- Develop author and maintain Archer NDT procedures.
- Review and approve supplier NDT procedures for compliance with Archer Process Specifications.
- Review Archer Engineering drawing to ensure inspectability.
- Conduct NDT UT PT and/or ET Inspections as needed to support operations
- Analyze and interpret inspection data conduct research on product defects and recommend modifications in products or quality standards.
- Provide and implement recommendations for future improvements including proposals for new NDT equipment and the adoption of cuttingedge technologies aimed at enhancing schedules and driving cost reductions.
- Provide guidance and expertise to the engineering and manufacturing teams on NDT issues.
- Serve as liaison on NDT related inspections including but not limited to supplier visits to address inspection requirements and issues.
- Train test and certify NDT inspectors on behalf of Archer Aviation.
- Assess staffing levels and provide recommendations to the Head of Quality to ensure adequate personnel are in place to effectively support operations.
- Perform NDT audits to ensure compliance for both Archer and their suppliers (as required).
What You Need:
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field or related discipline
- 5 years experience as a NDT RL III or 7 years experience as a NDT Method Level III (UT PT ET)
- In lieu of Bachelors degree High School diploma or Associates Degree and 7 years experience as a NDT RL III or 10 years experience as a NDT Method Level III (UT PT ET)
- Ability to certify to Archer Method Level III in UT PT and ET
- Expert in the understanding and interpretation of NAS 410
- Records to verify formal and onthejob training meet the minimum requirements for Level 3 certification in the Eddy Current Liquid Penetrant and Ultrasonic testing methods per the requirements in NAS 410.
- Ability to certify to Archer Aviation Method Level 3 in Eddy Current Liquid Penetrant and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) per the requirements in NAS 410.
- Expertise in ultrasonic inspection of composite: laminate sandwich and adhesive bonded assemblies.
- Expertise in performing NDT tasks and interpretation of inspection results.
- Demonstrated ability to write and review NDT procedures and Inspection Reports
- Have the skills and knowledge to supervise and/or set up and standardize equipment process parts interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection and document results.
- Be thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of industry nondestructive technique(s)/method(s).
- Have the skills and knowledge to conduct system performance checks in accordance with the applicable process standard.
- Be capable of providing the necessary guidance supervision and training to NDT personnel.
- Knowledgeable with the codes standards and other contractual documents that control the method as used by Archer.
- Have a knowledge of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance practices.
- Experience with MES/SAP systems and completing inspection plans electronically.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Bonus Qualifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
- Certified to ASNT NDT Level III in UT PT and/or ET
- Experience completing first article inspections in accordance with SAE AS9102 with working knowledge of the precision measuring devices required for inspection.
- Experience working with Model Based Definition (MBD) or fully dimensional 3D models.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer we aim to attract retain and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a payforperformance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $129965 $152900. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as jobrelated knowledge skills and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archers People Team at . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a casebycase basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archers Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit qualifications and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer please reach out to. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
Employment Type
Full Time
