NDT Level III – Penetrant Testing (PT)

Element Materials Technology - Rancho Dominguez is seeking an experienced NDT Level III to lead and oversee testing programs supporting aerospace manufacturing and inspection operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly to support operational and customer needs. Salary: $80,000 - $105,000/yr DOE  Develop, review, and approve NDT procedures, techniques, and work instructions.Maintain and administer the company NDT Written PracticeTrain, examine, and certify Level I and Level II NDT personnel in accordance with NAS 410Administer written, practical, and vision examinationsMaintain certification and training recordsProvide technical guidance and oversight for penetrant inspection activitiesEvaluate inspection techniques for aerospace components and assembliesSupport troubleshooting and resolution of inspection issuesIdentify opportunities to improve inspection processes and technologiesSupport Lean and continuous improvement initiativesHigh School Diploma or GED requiredAssociate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field preferredCertified NDT Level III in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A (required)ASNT Level III certification preferredMinimum 5+ years of NDT experience, preferably in aerospace manufacturing or maintenance. 10+ years functioning as a Level III preferredExperience working within AS9100-certified environmentsDemonstrated experience supporting aerospace OEM or prime contractor programElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)  “If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job,  please email ”

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