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NDT Quality Test Spec 3

Performs setup and operation of specialized non-destructive test or measurement equipment to produce electronic images of oscilloscope or computerized images of materials/parts to locate unacceptable conditions. Included in the equipment is microprocessor controlled automated ultrasonic systems. Also requires experience in operating and evaluating materials/parts using radiographic methods to locate subsurface defects, and the liquid penetrant method to locate surface defects.

Must be capable of providing on-the-job training to others who are in the process of gathering experience in any of the methods described herein. Develops procedures and processes. Performs tests or inspections and collects data. Documents, analyzes and communicates results and assists with corrective action recommendations. Provides feedback on adverse trends. Responsible for non-destructive testing and acceptance of repairs to company products. Conducts certification preparation training.

Must possess the necessary skills/experience with ultrasonic equipment to inspect various metallic and composite materials/parts for flaws. Must be able to evaluate results to predetermined criteria and determine whether the material is acceptable or rejectable. Such flaws include cracks, porosity, inclusions, delamination, etc. Must be able to operate x-ray equipment, and evaluate images. Must be able to follow safety guidelines. Be able to inspect various types of parts/assy's using liquid penetrant equipment. Must be capable of detecting and identifying flaws, utilizing a basic knowledge of defects in metallic and non-metallic materials. Must be able to pass a vision exam.

Competencies

General


 Coaching/Teaching
Clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Provides instruction, positive modeling, and opportunities for observation in order to help fellow work group members, internal employees and occasionally external customers develop skills; encourages questions to ensure understanding. Gives timely, appropriate feedback on performance; reinforces efforts and progress. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping fellow work group members, internal employees and occasionally external customers, feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.

 Continuous Improvement
Consistently reviews a wide range of processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers. Consistently identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; fully explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Independently generates ideas for solutions; fully analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently tests solutions; gathers feedback from own work group, other work groups, and occasionally external customers on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.

 Customer Focus
Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.

 Decision Making
Recognizes a wide range of potentially difficult issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and occasionally with external customers; determines whether action is needed. Identifies the need for and collects information to better understand difficult issues, problems, and opportunities. Integrates information from a wide variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing difficult problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Formulates and/or makes recommendations for decision criteria based on issue complexity; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Includes fellow work group members, employees across the organization, and occasionally external customers in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. Technical


 Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level.

 Certification & Qualification
Complete knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.

 Engineering Technical Info
Complete ability to read, understand and interpret engineering technical information (e.g., drawings, handbooks, industry standards and specifications).

 Mathematical Reasoning
Complete ability to determine, apply, and perform complex arithmetic operations in order to solve practical math problems. This includes the ability to extract, interpret and model relevant information from tables, charts, graphs, and text.

 NDT Ultrasonic
Complete knowledge of Ultrasonic NDT techniques on aircraft and related components such as welds, honeycomb, composites, metals and tubing.

 Non-Destructive Eval Processes
Complete understanding and ability to apply job practices and techniques pertaining to non-destructive evaluation processes. Able to interpret results against published standards.

Typical Education/Experience

AA degree in related discipline and typically 3 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Job related information

This position supports multiple programs at the Space and Intelligence Systems Facility in El Segundo, CA. Position requires Secret clearance or equivalent. Applicants MUST include their Security Clearance Level, Investigation Type and Investigation Date clearly on their resume. Must have ability to obtain an SSBI. US Citizenship Required. Physical work demands moderate to strenuous effort. Must be able to lift items ranging from 10-50 pounds; must have ability to stand frequently or for long periods of time and perform tasks that require climbing, kneeling, bending, pulling, pushing and other related activities. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment. This position has a permanent work location of El Segundo, CA. Must have an active security clearance. Must have or held NAS410 (or equivalent) Level 2 fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonic, and x-ray certifications. Prior experience in eddy current method preferred.

*** Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, credit checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the Company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.***

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The job specifications - including competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics), job-relevant work experience, education, and other requirements described in this requisition - will be the basis for applicant screening, including resume reviews, structured interviews and any other assessments used to support the hiring decision. All candidates considered for this position may be required to participate in a structured interview. The structured interview is a standardized method of evaluating candidates' job-related competencies to support an objective selection and promotion process.