Specialist IV - Quality NDT
Job Description
Carpenter Technology Corporation
is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy
steels
and tool steels.
Carpenter Technology
’
s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets.
Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter
Technology
’
s
wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Our
Tanner, AL
location is an integrated mill manufacturing
high quality
premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products from melt to ship.
TITLE
:
NDT QUALITY SPECIALIST IV
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE
NDT Q
UALITY
S
PECIALIST
IV
Direct the proactive improvement of NDT and other processes and product quality at Carpenter to increase first time through (FTT
) through
project teams, using industry best practices.
Direct the establishment of
Critical to
Quality measures (CTQ), Key Process Characteristics (KPC), Key Control Characteristics (KCC), control plans, and FMEA through project teams, using industry best practices.
Effectively mentor NDT Level 1, 2, and 3s in
appropriate quality
strategies, tools, and techniques.
Proactively
anticipate
and
identify
quality issues to reduce claims, remakes,
scrap
, and deviations from standard work
to
increase customer satisfaction.
Drive the improvement of critical work center Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through project teams.
Establish and manage a framework for gathering and synthesizing data to effectively detect and solve quality issues to prevent recurrence using
appropriate quality
strategies, tools, and techniques using industry best practices.
Lead other NDT Level 3 personnel with complex NDT, inspection, measurement, and sampling methods.
Proactively
identify
process improvement opportunities, stabilize NDT and other
processes
and implement statistical process controls (SPC) to
establish
and maintain process capability.
Master the most complex NDT, inspection, measurement and sampling methods and lead efforts for method improvements (MSA).
Provides
guidance
NDT Level 1, 2, and 3s with complex NDT, inspection, measurement, and sampling methods.
Lead the development of robust processes as part of the new product introduction (NPI) through project teams.
Develop training materials and provide training for NDT personnel on quality strategies, techniques, and tools.
Develop and oversee a program for preventative maintenance and calibration of
production
NDT equipment.
Direct the maintenance of records, logs, and other formal documentation
required
for specific NDT calibrations, evaluations, and certifications.
Oversee the qualification program for nondestructive testing personnel and procedures.
Review nondestructive testing specifications accompanying customer orders or inquiries and review specification abstracts.
Assists NDT personnel in reviewing complex nondestructive testing specifications and specification abstracts.
Lead both internal and external audits of the Company’s quality program
as it
pertains to the application of NDT.
Perform all other duties and special
projects as
assigned.
REQUIRED FOR THE
NDT QUALITY SPECIALIST IV
High school diploma
required,
bachelor's degree preferred
.
ASNT Level 3 Certification in ultrasonic inspection
.
Must obtain Carpenter Level 3 Certification within 6 months of hire date
.
6+ years of experience as an NDT Level 3 working in such a role
.
Interpret internal/external business issues and recommend best practices in
own
function. Has developed depth and breadth of
expertise
in
own
function.
Effectively manages projects or teams, including coordination of resources outside of
own
area.
Forecasts and
plans
resource requirements for projects or teams.
M
onitors and controls costs for own work and may manage costs/budgets for large projects or areas.
Expert understanding of
industrial/manufacturing
principles, standards,
methods
and practices
,
of disciplined problem-solving methods
,
and
of ultrasonic, eddy current, visual, liquid penetrant, and magnetic nondestructive testing methods.
Ability to
facilitate
cross-functional teams to resolve white space issues.
Interact with floor personnel, technical, operations, management, customers, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to apply continuous improvement methods, such as practical problem solving (PPS), Six Sigma, Lean principles, and Error Proofing as a facilitator or team leader.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make
appropriate decisions
,
to perform independent work on larger assignments
,
to work in
a
production manufacturing environment
,
to successfully coordinate internal and external resources
, and
to operator a computer workstation with common Microsoft products.
Disciplined
results
orientation.
Know and adhere to all Carpenter policies and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well organized and the ability to prioritize tasks and make
appropriate decisions
.
Willing to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
