Testia Ltd - NDT Consultant Engineer

Job Description:

We are currently looking for:

Testia Ltd - NDT Consultant Engineer

Location: Wales

Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

The remit of the role is to act as an NDT expert, supporting the operations by providing Level 2 NDT Inspection, technique development, technology development, Level 3 services, equipment demonstrations/sales and occasional training activities.

Duties

• 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

Key Criteria

• 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

• Ability to attain Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable Criteria

• EN4179 and/or PCN Level 3 in one or more methods

• Project management experience and qualifications

• Management or team leadership experience

• Interest and ability to work overseas for extended periods (up to 1 month)

 

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (flexi-time)

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week

• Pension scheme

• Discount shopping

 

Contract:

Interviews: January 

Start date: March

Salary: circu £50,000 dependent on experience 

Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Testia Limited

Contract Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Inspection

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