Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Non-Destructive Testing Quality Lead Analyst - Quality

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeDavenport, IA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least five years of experience operating ultrasonic, radiographic, and eddy current non-destructive testing equipment is required.
Current Level III certification in at least one non-destructive testing method (penetrant testing, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, or eddy current testing), or eligibility for Level III certification, is required.
ASNT Level III certification in at least one non-destructive testing method (penetrant testing, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, or eddy current testing), or equivalent Level III experience and eligibility for company certification under NAS 410 requirements, is required.
Experience training and certifying Level I and Level II technicians is required.
Experience supporting NADCAP audits is required.
A strong understanding of inspection documentation and traceability requirements is required.
The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, specifications, written instructions, and sales order requirements is required.
Experience maintaining complete and accurate records of verification activities using inspection software is required.
Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by applicable U.S. Government export regulations.
The role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision in an office or indoor industrial environment and in confined spaces.
The role requires 20/20 vision, corrected or uncorrected, in at least one eye, and average to normal color vision as determined by the specified or equivalent testing machines.

Responsibilities

Act as the multi-site technical authority for non-destructive testing and use conventional and automated ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current, and other non-destructive testing methods.
Organize and oversee group activities and provide guidance to technicians at multiple sites as needed.
Provide practical non-destructive testing expertise to support equipment fabrication and problem resolution, monitor the condition of installed hardware, and train and certify inspectors.
Develop and implement unique non-destructive testing procedures in response to customer or supplier needs, and coordinate and perform in-service inspections using advanced and automated inspection methods.
Develop, approve, and maintain non-destructive testing procedures and work instructions.
Ensure compliance with NAS 410 and customer requirements.
Train, examine, and certify Level I and Level II technicians.
Interpret inspection results and acceptance criteria.
Lead internal and external audits, including NADCAP readiness.
Review nonconformance investigations related to non-destructive testing findings.
Support production, engineering, and quality teams with technical decisions.
Provide technical direction and leadership for non-destructive testing projects and classroom training across multiple sites as required.
Communicate and interact with suppliers, component designers, management personnel, and customers.
Conduct and document tests on parts and assemblies to verify product conformance, and identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures, or equipment.
Interface with engineers, peers, and internal customers to identify requirements and resolve manufacturing-related process problems.
Perform Level III responsibilities as required and conduct surveillance to ensure compliance of the non-destructive testing quality system with applicable customer quality documents and proper performance of certified facility processes.
Maintain Level III certification and calibration for qualified ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current, and fluorescent penetrant testing methods.
Perform penetrant inspection of welds, forgings, castings, machined surfaces, and other fabricated parts in accordance with company procedures, customer codes, standards, and contractual documents.
Provide guidance on inspection, functional testing, type testing, and examination of product subassemblies, final assemblies, and finished products.
Apply knowledge of process control techniques, statistical sampling, torque methods, and acceptance test methods for hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Operate product-related test equipment to analyze, record, and determine product performance acceptability.

Desired Qualifications

Multi-method Level III certification, preferably in penetrant, radiographic, and ultrasonic testing.
Knowledge of aerospace inspection standards and specifications.
A manufacturing background, including castings, machining, or composites.
Ten years of experience in a quality position in a precision manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of drawings and specification interpretation.
Working knowledge of functional measuring equipment.
Working knowledge of aerospace quality processes, including root cause analysis, statistical process control, AS9100 quality systems, and first article inspection experience per AS9102.
Familiarity with machining, castings, and other manufacturing methods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Familiarity with the SAP ERP system.

Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a Non-Destructive Testing Quality Lead Analyst. This role is based at our Davenport, IA facility. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of 70 miles of Davenport, IA. This role has 25% travel expected.

Join a leader in aerospace innovation. Eaton’s Mission Systems division manufactures mission critical components for commercial aircraft, military life support systems, and aerial refueling products. We are one of the Top 20 major employers in the Quad Cities and we are growing!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Job Overview:

The Non-Destructive Testing Quality Lead Analyst supports manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams by interpreting inspection results, resolving complex NDT and production issues, reviewing nonconformances, and providing technical direction for advanced and automated inspections. The position also supports internal and external audits, including NADCAP readiness, maintains applicable Level III certifications and equipment requirements, and provides classroom and hands-on training across multiple sites. Success in this role requires strong technical NDT expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively collaborate with technicians, engineers, suppliers, customers, and leadership.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• The NDT Quality Technician level III Lead will act as multi-site technical authority, use conventional and automated ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current and other NDT test methods.
• Organizes and oversees group activities and provides guidance to other technicians at multiple Eaton sites as needed.
• Provides practical NDT expertise to support equipment fabrication and problem resolution, monitors the condition of installed hardware, and trains and certify inspectors. Specific functions may include Develop and implement unique NDT procedures in response to customer or supplier needs; coordinate and perform in-service inspections utilizing advanced and automated inspection methods.
• Develop, approve, and maintain NDT procedures and work instructions
• Ensure compliance with NAS 410 and customer requirements
• Train, examine, and certify Level I and Level II technicians
• Provide technical interpretation of inspection results and acceptance criteria
• Lead internal and external audits (including NADCAP readiness)
• Review nonconformance investigations related to NDT findings
• Support production, engineering, and quality teams with technical decisions
• Provides technical direction and leadership for NDT projects and provides classroom training for multiple Eaton sites as required. Extensive communication and interaction with suppliers, component designers, management personnel, and customer personnel are required.
• Conducts and documents tests on parts and assemblies to verify product conformance. Identifies opportunities for improving processes, procedures or equipment.
• Interfaces with engineers, peers or internal customers for assistance and identification of requirements to resolve manufacturing related process problems
• Perform level III responsibilities as required. Performs adequate surveillance to assure compliance of the NDT quality system to all applicable customer quality documents and/or assure the facility properly performs the NDT process for which the NDT quality system certification has been issued
• Maintains Level III certification and calibration of the ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current, and penetrant fluorescent penetrant processing methods in which qualified for.
• Performs Penetrant inspection of welds, forgings, castings, machined surfaces or other fabricated parts in accordance with company procedures, customer codes, standards and other contractual documents.
• Provides guidance on inspection, functional testing, type testing and examination of all product subassemblies, final assemblies and finished products.
• Must have knowledge of process control techniques, statistical sampling, torque methods and exposure to Acceptance Test Methods associated with hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Operates all product related test equipment to analyze, record, and determine acceptability of product performance.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma/ GED is required
• 5+ years’ experience operating ultrasonic, radiographic, and eddy current NDT related test equipment.
• Current or eligible for Level III certification in at least one NDT method (PT, RT, UT, MT, or ET)
• Must be certified as ASNT level III certification in at least one NDT method (PT, RT, UT, MT, or ET) or Equivalent level III experience and be eligible for company certification under NAS 410 requirements.
• Experience training and certifying Level I and Level II technicians
• Experience supporting NADCAP audits
• Strong understanding of inspection documentation and traceability requirements
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, specifications, written instructions and sales order requirements.
• Experience in maintaining complete and accurate records of verification activities using inspection software.

• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

• “This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.”

Preferred Qualifications:
• Multi-method Level III certification (PT/RT/UT preferred)
• Knowledge of aerospace inspection standards and specifications
• Background in manufacturing (castings, machining, composites, etc.)
• Ten (10) years of experience in a quality position in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Working Knowledge of drawings and specifications interpretation.
• Working knowledge in functional measuring equipment usage.
• Working knowledge in aerospace quality processes including Root Cause Analysis, SPC, AS9100 quality systems and FAI experience per AS9102.
• Familiarity with machining, castings and other Manufacturing methods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Familiarization with SAP ERP system

Compensation/Benefits:

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision in an office or indoor industrial environment and work in confined spaces.

• Must have 20/20 vision corrected or uncorrected in at least one eye and average to normal color vision (4 to 6 responses Titmus, B&L or AO Testing machines or equivalent).

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About the Company

Eaton

Power management leader for electrical systems

Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911

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