Responsible Level III (NDT)

Job Title: Responsible Level III (NDT)
Pay Rate: $172,000 - $195,000/year DOE + Quarterly Bonus
Location: Bloomington, MN
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Flexible between 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (8-hour shift; approximately 50 hours/week)
Work Environment: 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: ASAP
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We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $172,000 - $195,000/yr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Position Summary
We are seeking a Responsible Level III (NDT) to lead and oversee the entire Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) program at our Bloomington, Minnesota facility. This individual will serve as the company's technical authority for NDT, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality requirements while supporting aerospace investment casting operations.
This is a highly technical, hands-on leadership role responsible for training, certification, procedure development, customer support, audit readiness, and final product acceptance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with radiographic inspection, fluorescent penetrant inspection, NAS410 certification requirements, and aerospace quality systems.

Key Responsibilities
*Serve as the Responsible Level III and technical authority for all NDT operations.
*Develop, review, approve, and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and inspection methods.
*Interpret applicable codes, specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
*Provide final technical approval for product acceptance and NDT-related decisions.
*Lead the training, qualification, certification, and mentoring of Level I, II, and III NDT personnel.
*Manage approximately 18 X-Ray inspectors and oversee performance evaluations and certification compliance.
*Support production by providing hands-on technical expertise in radiographic testing (film and digital) and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI).
*Prepare for and lead NADCAP, customer, and internal quality audits.
*Ensure compliance with AS9100, NAS410, customer specifications, and internal quality procedures.
*Conduct weekly and monthly departmental audits and monitor NDT quality system performance.
*Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and customers to resolve technical issues and implement process improvements.
*Develop quality plans, review engineering changes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
*Communicate regularly with customers regarding technical issues, compliance, and inspection requirements.
*Utilize Oracle ERP, Microsoft Excel, and other business systems to maintain technical documentation and quality records.

Required Qualifications
*Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), or a related technical discipline.
*Minimum of 10 years of NDT experience within an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
*Minimum of 7 years as a NAS410 Level III.
*Current NAS410 Level III certification in one or more of the following:
oFilm Radiography (RT)
oDigital Radiography (DR)
oFluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)
*Experience developing and approving NDT procedures and inspection techniques.
*Previous leadership experience managing NDT personnel and certification programs.
*Strong knowledge of aerospace quality systems, including AS9100 and NADCAP.
*Experience with customer audits, regulatory compliance, and final product acceptance.
*Proficiency with Oracle ERP (or comparable ERP systems), Microsoft Excel, and technical documentation.
*Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and customer teams.
*Willingness to relocate to Bloomington, Minnesota, if not currently local.

Preferred Qualifications
*Previous experience serving as a Responsible Level III.
*Experience supporting aerospace investment casting operations.
*Hands-on experience with aluminum and magnesium castings (stainless steel experience is a plus).
*Experience with mold making and mold pouring processes.
*Strong background in continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and manufacturing process optimization.

Success in This Role
The ideal candidate will:
*Immediately provide technical leadership for the facility's NDT program.
*Successfully lead customer and NADCAP audits.
*Maintain compliance with all customer and regulatory requirements.
*Build credibility with inspectors and manufacturing personnel.
*Improve inspection processes while supporting production goals.
*Ensure consistent quality, safety, and product acceptance standards across all NDT operations.

Benefits Available:
* Health Benefits
* Wellbeing & Support
* Family Benefits
* Savings & Spending Accounts
* Income Protection
* Retirement & Financial Wellbeing
* Legal & Protection
* Lifestyle Benefits
* Additional Health Resources

Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com