NDT Quality Test Spec 3

Job Title: NDT Quality Test Specialist (CU)

Location: Lemoore, CA

Job Description:

We are seeking an NDT Quality Test Specialist (CU) with a background in Aircraft Structures and Non-Destructive Testing experience to join our team in Lemoore, CA. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage creativity, innovation, and diversity, fostering a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Employees are empowered to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide assurance of the Field Operations QMS and related processes through active engagement with other functions supporting aircraft maintenance activities.
• Perform setup for specialized non-destructive Eddy current testing (ECT) and Mobile Automated Scanner System (MAUS) inspections using test or measurement equipment to controlled standards.
• Conduct audits referenced by 4790.2 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) aviation maintenance programs.
• Support colleagues in developing processes/procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to policies/procedures.
• Perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Support Safety/Quality investigations as directed by Lead/Manager.
• Manage Non-Conformance and input data into software tools.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement/Lean initiatives.
• Assist with metrics development supporting the wider Field Operations QMS.
• Attend required meetings and present associated metrics for review.
• Assist in documenting procedures for setting up test equipment.
• Analyze routine test, inspection, or statistical data to determine product and process conformity.
• Assist with standard corrective action recommendations.
• Document and communicate standard test, analysis, or measurement results.
• Report potential adverse trends or anomalous results.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Certified NAS 410 Eddy Current Testing (ECT).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• An AA degree in a related NDT discipline and typically 5 or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance.
• 5+ years' experience maintaining F/A-18E/F, Aircraft Logs, and Records Books IAW 4790.2.
• 5+ years' experience with COMNAVAIRINST 4790.2 Series quality assurance programs such as FOD and Tool Control.
• 5+ years of experience working with composites and non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
• 5+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, engineering drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• 5+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as drills (45 and 90 degrees), pancake adapters, countersink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 5+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking, and fastening structures (e.g., doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks) to aircraft.
• Certified NAS 410 Mobile Automated Scanner System (MAUS).
• 5+ years of experience with NDT Quality Testing.
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An understanding and previous experience with the AS9100 Quality Assurance Management system.
• Capable of traveling on an as-needed basis (up to 25% of the time).
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e., scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload.

Typical Education/Experience:

• Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g., Associate) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., Bachelor, 3 years' related work experience, etc.).

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A U.S. secret clearance is required to start.