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Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer with nearly 50 years in the industry. They design and build mission-critical hardware, including launch systems, propulsion, missile subsystems and UAV components, for more than 80 prime contractors. This is a high-visibility role. You'll report directly to the Director of Enterprise Quality and be the company's technical authority for X-ray inspection across multiple sites.
Why join us?
You're the authority. As the company's Responsible Level III for RT, you make the final technical calls. Procedures, techniques and certifications all go through you.
Build a program, not just maintain one. You'll standardize radiographic testing across multiple facilities and help build out the RT organization from the ground up.
A seat at the table. You report directly to the Director of Enterprise Quality and work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations and EHS. Your decisions shape how the business runs.
Drive new technology. You'll lead the evaluation and selection of new X-ray systems, with room to push digital radiography and CT.
Develop the next generation. You'll mentor and certify Level I, II and III inspectors and leave a lasting mark on the team.
Mission-critical work with long-term stability. The hardware you inspect supports defense programs for more than 80 prime contractors, at a company with nearly 50 years in the industry.
Competitive pay and strong benefits. $125,000 to $150,000, plus medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) with match, an HSA with company contribution, company-paid life and disability coverage, and tuition reimbursement.
Job Details
NDT Responsible Level III - Radiographic Testing (X-Ray)
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Schedule: Full-time, Onsite (up to 25% travel)
Salary: $125,000 - $150,000/yr, depending on experience
About the Company
Our client is an established aerospace and defense manufacturer with nearly 50 years in the industry. They design and build mission-critical hardware, including launch systems, propulsion, missile subsystems and UAV components, for more than 80 prime contractors. This is a high-visibility role. You'll report directly to the Director of Enterprise Quality and be the company's technical authority for X-ray inspection across multiple sites.
What You'll Do
Serve as the Responsible Level III and final technical authority for Radiographic Testing (RT)
Develop, qualify and approve RT procedures, techniques and exposure parameters across multiple facilities
Define requirements for X-ray inspection systems and lead equipment evaluation, selection, qualification and implementation
Own RT personnel qualification and certification under the company's written practice
Mentor, train and assess Level I, II and III personnel, and help build out the RT team
Lead Nadcap activities for RT, including audit readiness, accreditation support and responses to audit findings
Make sure methods, equipment, personnel and records meet aerospace, customer, regulatory and QMS requirements
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing on inspection solutions for new products and processes
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions on RT quality and compliance issues
Drive standardization, new technology adoption and continuous improvement across sites
What You Bring
Current NDT Level III certification in Radiographic Testing
Significant hands-on or oversight experience with industrial X-ray radiography in aerospace, defense or another regulated manufacturing environment
A track record of developing, qualifying and approving RT techniques and procedures
Experience supporting Nadcap NDT accreditation and audits
Deep knowledge of radiographic principles, image quality, exposure techniques and aerospace NDT standards
Proven ability to lead technically and develop people
Willing to travel up to 25% to company sites in the Western U.S.
Must be a U.S. person under export control laws (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, refugee or asylee)
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, materials science, NDT or a related field
Level III in additional NDT methods
Experience with digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR) or CT
Experience building or leading RT operations across multiple facilities
Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace and defense customer requirements
Why Join Us?
Build it your way. You'll have the authority to shape and standardize the company's RT program across several sites.
Direct line to leadership. You report to the Director of Enterprise Quality, so your input goes straight to decision makers.
Lead new technology. You'll drive equipment selection and the move toward digital radiography and CT.
Develop a team. You'll grow the next generation of Level I, II and III inspectors.
Stable, mission-driven work. Defense programs with long-term demand, backed by a company with nearly 50 years in the industry.
Strong benefits. Medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) with match, an HSA with company contribution, company-paid life and disability coverage, and tuition reimbursement.
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