Job Title: NDT Level III RT/DR, Quality Engineering Specialist

Job Code: 14554

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris company, is seeking a NDT Level III RT/DR, Quality Engineering Specialist to join our team in Canoga Park, California.

Essential Functions:

• Review supplier-submitted NDT technique sheets for compliance to AR-Los Angeles specifications and drawing requirements. Coordinate with suppliers on the development and approval of these technique sheets. Prepare necessary reports.
• Manage site NDT supply base by monitoring suppliers to ensure flow down of AR requirements to sub-tier suppliers, audit existing NDT suppliers and assess potential new NDT suppliers for their ability to meet site requirements.
• Review process specifications, in-house technique sheets, etc. as noted above under job responsibilities.
• Provide training and testing to L I and L II.
• Develop, review and approve NDT techniques with L II personnel.
• Write, review and approve specifications pertinent to NDT.
• Support review boards for inspectability of product.
• Prepare NDT for customer and internal audits.
• Develop and Lead Corrective action reviews on audit/NCR findings.
• Maintain own L III certifications.
• Participate in the direction of the NDT department.
• Audit and surveillance of quality systems and processes.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Requires NDT LVL III RT (Radiography) and DR (Digital Radiography) certifications. 
• Needs to have direct experience with the testing of Aerospace Metallic products 
• Must have experience with RT and DR inspection of welds along with defect recognition
• Must have both RT and DR Level 3 ASNT Certification and/ or currently active NAS410 Level III certifications. (May consider DR or RT with strong CT experience) 
• Hands-on working experience in a manufacturing environment and a corresponding understanding of manufacturing processes is essential.
• Experience with auditing practices and Process Certification is desired.
• A demonstrated proficiency with a variety of NDT inspection techniques and equipment along with a working knowledge of blueprint reading and interpretation is required.
• Knowledge of industry NDT standards (ex. NAS410, ASTM 1742, ASTM 1417, ASTM 1444, AMS-STD-2154, etc...) is requisite.
• Candidate must meet requirements of NAS-410.
• Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must possess strong computer skills and be well-organized.
• Position requires responding to customer needs and may include weekend work.
• Auditing experience/certification desired.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $112,000 - $208,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.