About us
- A well-known, long-standing and respected employer in the Stockport area, WFEL is well
- renowned in Defence Manufacturing and world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging.
- A pioneer of engineering excellence and innovation across the Defence sector, for both
- Land and Air based solutions.
As a trusted partner to our Military customers around the globe, our employees are the
heart of our company.
Main purpose of job: The NDE Technician will complete RT, VT & PT tests and inspection
of products at various stages of production process, with an emphasis on non-destructive
testing.
Main Duties
- Ensuring the product quality of materials that are fabricated on the shop floor
- in a timely manner.
- Reviews part prints, procedures and work instructions to complete testing.
- Performing Quality Inspections, including RT, VT & PT methods, verifying
- that parts or materials meet specifications indicated.
- Sets up and performs non-destructive tests on materials, parts, or products
- to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
- Coordinating with Quality Manager on all applicable issues.
- Documenting report, and corrective/preventative actions.
- Ensures that equipment operates correctly.
- Ensures compliance to the process for the Control of Records and Document
- Control Process.
- Participation in problem solving activities, to mitigate the presence of defects
- identified.
- Interpret radiographs and the retention of records as appropriate.
- Set up and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment.
Qualifications & Education
The ability to read and accurately interpret drawings/specifications.
The ability to use Quality Instruments, i.e. Weld gauges, micrometers,
steel ruler, etc.
Qualified in accordance with ISO9712 for RT/VT/PT minimum (PCN level 2)
CSWIP
UK driving licence
Relevant experience
Exposure of working within a Manufacturing/Engineering environment
(ideally on sub assembly components for either - Aerospace, MOD,
Motorsport, Oil & Gas or Nuclear)
Driving Continuous Improvement/Lean manufacturing
NDT Experience
Aptitude, attributes, skills and abilities
Report and procedure writing with excellent presentation skills
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Planning and prioritising activities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong numerical & problem solving skills
Can develop and execute objectives for themselves and others in line
with short- and long-term business goals
Knowledge of manufacturing software
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