NDT Respnsible Lvl III (Cudahy, CA)

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), a manufacturer of highly complex aluminum & magnesium aerospace castings is seeking an NDT Principal Level 3 to join the team at our plant in Cudahy, CA.

This position is responsible for the training, approval, and certification of the responsible level I, II and III's within the company.

Developing, qualifying, and approving procedures, techniques, interpreting codes, standards, specifications, and procedures, as well as designating the NDT methods, techniques, and procedures to be used.

The NDT Principal Level III must be capable of interpreting and evaluating results in terms of existing codes, standards and specifications and have sufficient practical background in applicable materials, fabrication, and product technology to establish techniques.

Responsibilities include the authority to delegate this responsibility to the appropriate quality department personnel.

This is a great opportunity to join a growth-oriented company that has been in business for over 100 years! CPP offers a competitive compensation & benefits package which includes a bonus program that is paid quarterly, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.

Major Responsibilities


* Responsible for the training program, examination, certification, and approval of the Level I, II and III within the NDT department (responsibility includes ensuring all NDT personnel meet near vision and color perception requirements).


* Must be certified in accordance with NAS410 as a Level III in one or more of the NDT methods (film and/or digital x-ray).


* Must provide proof of near vision and color perception acceptance records that meet CPP requirements.


* Candidates for radiographic inspection certification shall comply with regulatory agency requirements for ionizing radiation safety per CPP's radiation safety procedure(s).


* Conduct annual performance reviews with customer certified level III's and internal SCA's across all OEMs as required.

Prepare and conduct NADCAP audits associated with Etch, FPI, X-Ray.


* The principal level III shall obtain all customer required certifications and maintain them in accordance with customer specifications.


* Conduct weekly and monthly NDT (X-Ray, Digital, FPI) departmental and personnel audits in accordance with PGI-10-01, PGI-10-02 and PGI-10-07 to ensure compliance of the NDT quality system.


* Must obtain thorough knowledge of written instructions, procedures, codes, specifications, and standards used by CPP Minneapolis.


* Given the accountability for identifying and assuring implementation of customer NDT requirements (NDT procedure development and approval and technique development/review and approval).


* Create quality plans for product qualification (FMEA) for NDT departments and validate production processes.


* Ability to communicate weekly to customers via email and phone conferences.


* Attendance at daily stand up,...