NDE Inspector

Job description

NDE Inspector

Would you like to work within the BAE Systems Weapon Systems UK Business, the home of the M777 Light Towed Howitzer? We currently have a vacancy for a NDE Inspector at our site in Barrow.

As a NDE Inspector, you will be required to draw on your experience as this role encompasses all aspects of material and process operation, it may require you to participate in travel, overtime and shift working.

This role will provide you with further career opportunities as you expand your experience and work with a range of functions across the business.

Your main responsibilities as a NDE Inspector will involve:

Analysing and assessing technical specifications and technical data and applying your findings to product inspection

Focussing on product delivery, identifying non-conformance and preventing unwanted delivery whilst working to a tight timeline

Working within the Supply Chain function based at our Weapon Systems Barrow facility, working in support of a broad spectrum of artillery and other weapon systems, reviewing components from both the internal and external supply chain

Correctly identifying, interpreting and extracting the required information to form the inspection

Seeking out additional information where there are gaps or deficiencies in the information obtained

Dealing with or reporting any problems found with the data and documentation

Making valid decisions based on the evaluation of the engineering information extracted from the documents

Returning all documents to the approved location on completion of the task or work

Your skills and qualifications:

Ability to identify approved source documentation and data, and be capable of reading and interpreting mechanical/fabrication engineering technical drawings and associated specifications

Must have good numeracy, written and MS Office skills

Document management

Ability to complete all necessary tasks or work related documentation on time, accurately and to quality

Must be willing to identify and document non-conformance and participate in failure investigations using root cause analysis tools

Must be willing to maintain a good standard of housekeeping and comply with health, safety and environmental regulations and guidelines at all times and be willing to report hazards, near misses and incidents in a timely manner

Hold the following qualifications:

Level 2 – Magnetic Testing

Level 2 – Penetrant Testing

Level 2 – Radiographic Training

Level 2 – Ultrasonic Testing

Level 2 – Weld Inspection

What we're looking for in you:

You will demonstrate good communication skills and will have the ability to remain calm in a fast paced high pressured environment.

Salary: £30,000+

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Location: Barrow


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