Manufacturing Engineer - Non Destructive Testing; NDT

Manufacturing Engineer - Non Destructive Testing (NDT)

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Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality engineering solutions, with a focus on NDT processes, namely Radiographic Testing and Eddy‑Current Testing. You will manage technical projects from concept to delivery, continuously improving manufacturing methods and supporting the development of future capabilities. This is a primarily on‑site role based at our Coventry facility, with occasional travel to partner sites.

Flexibility may be required depending on project needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Developing inspection methods and sequences.
• Creation of new NDT processes for new geometries and materials as and when required.
• Provide lead‑time and cost estimates for job request.
• Creating PFMEAs, process flow charts and control plans.
• Resolving non‑conformance to ensure an in‑specification product is delivered to the customer.
• Collaborating with customers to optimise designs for inspection to ensure an inspection method is generated in line with quality requirements.
• Continuous improvement of NDT processes to minimise lead‑time, cost and non‑conformances.
• Leading the design and improvement of manufacturing processes considering SQCD (Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery).
• Develop and coach Technicians in NDT inspection processes.
• Sharing lessons learned and best practices with the engineering teams.
• Producing reports/certificates/documents to an agreed format.
• Conducting root cause analysis and providing detailed reports where necessary for part quality.
• Facilitating acceptance, concession or rejection of parts.
• Report inspection results to key stakeholders.
• Operational knowledge of DT processes is essential.

Person Specification

Essential Skills / Qualifications /

Experience:

• Background: NDT discipline, demonstrated through relevant experience and/or qualifications in Engineering, Industrial, or Manufacturing fields.
• Current or previously held certifications in PCN/ASTN/EN 4179 or equivalent to Level 2 in Radiographic Testing and Interpretation techniques and/or Eddy‑Current Testing techniques.
• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  Practical experience in NDT Radiographic Testing and/or Eddy‑Current Testing is essential.
• Operational knowledge of NDT processes is essential.
• Understanding of Radiographic Testing and Eddy‑Current Testing principles and applications.
• Ability to work with technical specialists to introduce new processes and control plans for NDT methods.
• Carry out inspection duties to meet programme demand and deliver continuous improvement in product quality.
• Problem Solving:
  Strong analytical skills and a track record in technical problem solving, including root cause analysis.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and tools to recommend process improvements that improve overall system efficiency.
• Teamwork:
  Able to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment with a positive attitude.
• Collaboration:
  
  Ability to network effectively with a commitment to working collaboratively and recognising the contributions of others, with a “One MTC” mindset throughout project life cycles.
• Workload Management:
  Capable of managing own workload within a team.
• Hands‑On Approach:
  Pragmatic and willing to physically participate in work completion when required.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable with changing priorities with flexibility in approach to accommodate maturing requirements.
• Quality:
  Ensure relevant quality processes are followed and facilitate and support internal and external audits.
• Safety Awareness:
  Able to create safe systems of work and manage a safe working environment and challenge unsafe practices.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Documentation:
  Production of reports, certificates, and documents to agreed formats.
• An industrial background with a sound understanding in all major Non‑Destructive Testing disciplines with a specific focus on either Radiographic Testing or Eddy‑Current Testing, ideally both.

Desirable Skills / Qualifications /…