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Airbus · 17 hours ago

Testia Ltd - NDT Consultant Engineer

Newport

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

£50K/yr - £50K/yr

Airbus is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking an NDT Consultant Engineer to act as an NDT expert. The role involves delivering NDT inspection work, providing technical support, and developing advanced NDT solutions for both internal and external customers.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deliver NDT Level 2 inspection work at Testia Ltd and customer locations

Provide NDT Level 3 and Responsible Level 3 support to our internal and external customers

Perform NDT technique development and procedure development oversight and sign off

Undertake and support the development of bespoke and novel NDT solutions

Lead the uptake of advanced equipment and methods such as Eddy Current Array, Advanced Phased array (FMC/TFM, etc), inspection automation and similar technologies

Perform the function of horizon scanning for future technology and applications in NDT

Perform the role of consultant advisor to peers, leadership team and customers in the application of new NDT technologies and techniques

Lead the development of research and consultancy opportunities, liaising with current and new customers to generate new opportunities

Support the sales and business development functions in the development of materials supporting bid opportunities

Identify opportunities for new business through liaison with your own network and planning attendance at Trade Shows and Conferences

Provide occasional support for Testia’s Training School (potentially performing the role of examiner by mutual agreement with training provided to support this)

Undertake self development and the development of others for the benefit of the business

Qualification

PCN Level 2 certificationNDT Level 3 supportUltrasonic TestingEddy Current InspectionInspection of composite componentsProject management experienceSelf-motivated problem solverOrganisedProfessionalFluent in EnglishWork in a team

Required

PCN and/or EN4179 Level 2 in four of the following methods: Ultrasonic Testing, Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Penetrant Testing, Eddy Current or Radiography

Demonstrable experience of in-service/ manufacturing inspection

Familiarity with working to occasional tight deadlines, working flexibly to overcome challenges faced in daily operations

A self-motivated problem solver with a ‘can-do' attitude

Organised and professional in approach with an understanding of the Organisation's position and needs

Ability to work under own supervision, coordinating own travel, workload and deliverables

Ability to function as part of a high performing team

Experience in the inspection of metallic and composite components

Ability and interest to develop additional Level 3 capabilities in support of role maturity

Full, clean, UK driving licence class B

Ability to travel within the UK at reasonable notice for weekly work at customer sites

Ability and willingness to support EN4179/PCN training on occasions of high demand

Fluent in English, both written and spoken