Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The companys core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the worlds premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Location: Kinston, NC - RELOCATION assistance available for those that qualify

Key Accountabilities once up to speed:

• Responsible for using analysis techniques to evaluate the properties of materials, components or systems without causing damage
• Utilize Non-Destructive inspection method (ultrasonic testing) to verify parts and processes are in compliance with customer engineering requirements
• Set-up and standardize NDI equipment, process parts, interpret and evaluate for acceptance or rejection, and document results
• Establish techniques from approved general procedure or work instructions for final approval
• Conduct system performance checks in accordance with applicable process standards
• Provide necessary guidance and/or supervision to trainees
• Perform audit surveillance on non-destructive inspection processes and initiate and document any non-conformances according to specification, process and procedures
• Interpret codes, standards, and other contractual documents that control NDT methods
• Assume technical responsibility for the NDT facility, equipment and staff
• Prepare, verify and approve procedures and work instruction for technical adequacy
• Provide training, examination, and certification of personnel
• Perform audit surveillance on non-destructive inspection processes and initiate and document any non-conformances according to specification, process and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• 3-5 years’ related experience
• MS Office Suite skills
• 80+ hours of formal classroom training in NDI techniques, to include ultrasonic inspection (Must be able to provide documentation)
• NAS 410 NDI level 2 or level 3 certification (must be able to provide documented proof)
• Must have the ability to work any shift, including alternative work weeks

Preferred Qualifications:

• 800 hours of directly related experience
• Aerospace Industry experience
• Previous Quality Assurance experience

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.