NDT Level III - First Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW205: P&W Amercon - PA 181 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA, 17057 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

The NDT Level III Technician is responsible for leading and performing advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) in support of manufacturing operations for turbine airfoils. This individual ensures inspection compliance with customer, industry, and internal standards, supports the development and maintenance of NDT techniques and procedures, and acts as technical authority in NDT-related matters on the production floor.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the onsite technical expert for all NDT methods used, including fluorescent penetrant (PT) and/or X-ray (DRM)
• Certify and oversee NDT Level 1 and Level II personnel, ensuring compliance with NDTQ.
• Develop, approve, and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and inspection instructions for airfoils components.
• Interpret and evaluate NDT results to identify discontinuities and ensure product integrity meets specification.
• Perform and document advanced NDT inspections as needed for in-process, final and audit purposes.
• Interface with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support defect investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain proper calibration and control of NDT equipment and materials.
• Provide technical guidance during process audits and participate in customer and regulatory audits as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in quality and inspection processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Current NDT Level III certification in at least one method (RT/DR) in accordance with NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A/CP-189
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on NDT experience
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and standards
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong understanding of turbine airfoil geometry, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience working with turbine airfoils.
• Familiarity with digital radiography systems and image analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-te