NDT Technician Supervisor
Karman Space & Defense
People & HR, Operations
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
- Huntington Beach
SUMMARY
The NDT Supervisor leads successful completion of non-destructive evaluation/testing (NDT) of aerospace composite products. Responsible for production testing criteria, equipment, methodology and, in coordination with a NDT Level 3, specification development for acceptance tests.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises team and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains the workflow by monitoring the various steps in the process, understanding the inventory levels compared to customer orders, and managing the production schedule
- Lead root cause and corrective action of NDT related MRB events to eliminate repetitive rework and continuously improve existing techniques balancing technical product, cost, and schedule
- Position will interact with Quality Team and supplier when nonconformities are identified
- Plans and coordinates necessary maintenance operations with maintenance supervisor
- Establish standards to ensure robust process control in the manufacture of the facility's aerospace composite components.
- Assumes lead role in all departmental internal, customer and/or regulatory audits, ensuring that:
- Procedures are up to date and meet all regulatory and customer requirements
- Maintain records confirming all NDT certifications are current and valid
- Maintain records ensuring that NDT staff certifications are current and hours are logged.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Self-directed, customer focused individual who can work effectively as a part of our team
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to assist with process improvement
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical curriculum; or combination of a technical associate degree and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered as an alternative to BS degree
- Prior aerospace experience in NDT and quality systems related to working with advanced composites in manufacturing
- Ability to read, speak and write in English.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 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.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
