NDT Inspector Lead
Required skills
- NDT
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Eddy Current Testing
- Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
- composite parts
- adhesive bonded assemblies
- MES
- SAP
- aerospace
- highly regulated industries
Nice to have
- First Article Inspections
- FAI
- Model-Based Definition
- MBD
- dimensional models
- Teamcenter
Role summary
Archer Aviation is seeking an NDT Inspector Lead to join their Quality Team. This role involves performing various NDT inspections on aircraft to ensure quality and safety standards, similar to airline levels. Responsibilities include configuring and calibrating NDT equipment, performing inspections using methodologies like Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, and Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection, developing testing techniques, evaluating results, and compiling detailed reports. The position requires experience with composite parts inspection, MES/SAP systems, and working in regulated manufacturing environments, preferably aerospace. The role also involves potential travel and offers a base pay range of $75,200.00 - $94,000.00 annually.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What You’ll Do:
As a member of our Quality Team you will perform various inspections to ensure thequality of the aircraft. You will help us achieve airline-like levels of safety while offeringurban air transportation at a price accessible to all, setting the bar for the entire advancedair mobility industry.
Responsibilities
● Configure and calibrate nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment to ensureaccurate inspections.● Perform NDT inspections to assess product quality and detect defects usingvarious methodologies.● Develop and implement testing techniques tailored to the objects underinspection.● Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and evaluateresults effectively.● Compile detailed test reports and distribute findings to relevant stakeholders.● Conduct general aircraft inspections as well as specialized composite ultrasonicTesting.
Qualifications
● High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.● Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT).● Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET).● Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection(FPI).● Experience performing ultrasonic inspection of composite parts and adhesivebonded assemblies.● Demonstrated proficiency in performing NDT tasks and interpreting inspectionresults.● Strong ability to write detailed NDT inspection reports.● Experience using MES/SAP systems to complete inspection plans electronically.● Work experience in manufacturing environments within aerospace or other highlyregulated industries.● Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Bonus Qualifications
● Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and familiarity with relevanttools.● Proficiency in working with Model-Based Definition (MBD) or fully dimensionalmodels.● Experience with the utilization of Teamcenter
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $75,200.00 - $94,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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