Senior Quality Inspector NDT

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

SENIOR QUALITY INSPECTOR NDT

The Senior Quality Inspector - NDT Technician will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity reliability and quality of components and assemblies by collaborating closely with the engineering and production teams. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing processes acceptance criteria and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities. The role requires a highly skilled and experienced professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience in NDT and related fields. The Senior NDT Technician will lead NDT operations develop testing techniques and ensure compliance with industry standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing processes in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.

QUALITY INSPECTOR III NDT

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop and refine NDT processes acceptance criteria and SOPs.
• Lead and coordinate daily activities of the NDT team ensuring efficient and effective inspection operations.
• Perform advanced penetrant (PT) inspections on components and assemblies to detect defects and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Develop and implement NDT inspection techniques for complex geometries and advanced materials.
• Interpret and evaluate penetrant (PT) results to determine the acceptability of materials and components.
• Provide technical guidance mentorship and training to NDT Level I and II technicians.
• Support research and development efforts for system qualification and certification of critical processes.
• Ensure adherence to NDT standards such as AS AMS AWS NAS ASME and ASTM.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve NDT processes and eliminate non-conforming products.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspection results and ensure compliance with quality management systems.
• Stay updated on advancements in NDT technology and techniques to continuously improve inspection capabilities.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years of experience in mechanical assembly mechanical fitting or NDT testing.
• Extensive experience in aviation aerospace or a similar industry performing NDT inspections.
• Extensive experience inspecting advanced materials such as high-strength aluminum alloys precipitation-hardened steels Inconel Monel titanium and Maraging steel (super alloys).
• Strong understanding of NDT standards and codes including AS AMS AWS NAS ASME and ASTM.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certifications:
  • Certification as NDT Level I in penetrant (PT) (per ASNT NAS 410 or equivalent standards).
  • Certification as NDT Level II in penetrant (PT) (per ASNT NAS 410 or equivalent standards).

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Proven experience in improving NDT processes for efficiency productivity and quality assurance.
• Certified in American Welding Society (AWS) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Familiarity with advanced inspection techniques for complex geometries and challenging materials.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts:
  • A Shift: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Stand and walk for entire shift (8 hours) on various work surfaces
• Climb ladders and work at elevated height small spaces awkward positions and tight areas as needed
• Perform repetitive motions including bending twisting reaching grasping pushing pulling and stooping
• Use hands with precision to handle control and operate tools instruments and equipment
• Lift carry push and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Work in varied environments including production floors equipment areas and field locations with exposure to noise temperature variations and moving machinery
• Flexibility to work extended hours weekends and varied shifts as operational needs require

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.