Principal NDT Specialist

Textron Systems

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi‑industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

$/yr - $/yr

Wilmington, MA

A Level III NDT Specialist is responsible for the training, oversight, examination, and certification of Textron NDT Technicians in Visual, Liquid Penetrant, and Radiographic NDT methodologies.

• Fabrication Process experience required
• Expertise in welding fabrication and associated NDT methods
• Experience in composites and associated NDT methods
• Experience in DOD or aerospace fabrication facility/programs
• Proven ability to interpret military or commercial fabrication and NDT specifications, with ability to quickly adopt new specification requirements across multiple programs
• MIL‑STD‑1689A & MIL‑STD‑2035A, ASTME, or AWS familiarity preferred
• Existing ASNT Level III certification in the following NDT methods: UT, PT, and RT. Functional knowledge of MT and UT is required at a level which would allow oversight of Level II inspectors to identify process issues
• Create, review, and verify processes and procedures for NDT methodologies (UT, PT and RT) to ensure compliance with customer specifications and requirements
• Train, oversee, test, and certify Level II inspectors in the NDT methods of UT, PT and RT using approved procedures
• Audit Level II inspectors and quality processes for adherence to requirements. Identify and work to correct non‑compliance issues
• Evaluate quality requirements for new programs; perform gap analysis based on current capabilities
• Assist quality leadership with various audits and compliance projects
• Experience supporting Nadcap audits is preferred
• Willingness to travel between company sites as needed to support Level III activities across multiple programs
• Liaison and company representative with customer on NDT audits and Corrective Action Request resolutions
• Lead corrective action efforts in NDT related findings
• Willingness to inspect production weldments and hardware for acceptance as required
• Hands‑on, production‑floor mindset and approach
• Review supplier NDT inspection techniques

• Currently on track to obtain ASNT Level III Certification in UT, PT, and RT methods
• 4‑year technical degree desired, but not required
• Minimum 5+ years industry experience
• Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.