Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs basic nondestructive testing to verify the structural integrity of Titanium and Aluminum Rotating Hardware. Uses conventional and automated ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current and other NDT test methods, e.g., FPI.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts, certifies, and documents on Rotating Hardware to verify product conformance.

• Process products through NDT applicable NDT methods, such as FPI, EC, UT and Radiographic.

• Train and mentor Trainees/Level 1 NDT technicians.

• Identifies opportunities for improving processes, procedures or equipment.

• Performs and monitors daily systems checks.

• Interfaces with peers, engineers, internal customers, and higher level NDT technician for assistance and identification of requirements to resolve manufacturing related process problems.

• Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.

• Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.

• Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.

• Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.

• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2+ years of experience in nondestructive testing processes in Eddy Current, Fluorescent Penetrant, Radiographic, and Ultrasonic

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.

• Must be a US Person (Us Citizen or Permanent Resident) per program requirements.

Preferred Qualification:

• GKN Experience

• Experience in a classroom setting of nondestructive testing of metallic and/or nonmetallic materials training.

• Approved accumulated number of hours required on the job training and/or certification.

• Must acquire and maintain nondestructive testing certification by passing required certification written and practical examinations.

• Skills include knowledge of conventional and automated, robotic testing systems, good communications and computer skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.

• Plus if candidate has experience in FAA repair stations.

• Project / Program Management

• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent

Mental and Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Withstand loud noise of a manufacturing shop environment

• Good vision with or without correction-must not be color blind-NDT only

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is between $29.00 - $31.00 per hour.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​

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