Specialist III - Quality NDT at Carpenter Technology in Tanner, AL

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Our Tanner, AL location is an integrated mill manufacturing high quality premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products from melt to ship. NDT QUALITY SPECIALIST III PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE NDT QUALITY SPECIALIST III Proactively improve NDT and other processes and product Quality at Carpenter to increase First Time Through (FTT) using quality best practices. Drive the establishment of Critical to Quality measures (CTQ), Key Process Characteristics (KCC), Key Control Characteristics (KCC), control plans and FMEA. Increase customer satisfaction by reducing claims, remakes, scrap and deviations from standard work. Improve critical work center Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Establishes a framework for gathering and synthesizing data to effectively detect and solve quality issues to prevent recurrence using appropriate quality strategies, tools, and techniques. Stabilize NDT and other processes and implement process controls (SPC) to establish and maintain process capability using statistical methods. Master complex NDT, inspection, measurement and sampling methods and lead efforts for method improvements. (MSA). Facilitate developing robust processes as part of the New Product Introduction (NPI). Establish and implement calibrations, tests, analyses, and evaluation of NDT processes. Administers and participates in the establishment of a program for preventative maintenance and calibration of production nondestructive testing equipment. Maintain records, logs, and other formal documentation required for specific nondestructive calibrations, evaluations, and certification. Administers and participate in the establishment of the qualification program for nondestructive testing personnel and procedures. Review nondestructive testing specifications accompanying customer orders or inquiries and assist in the review of specification abstracts. Participate in both internal and external audits of the Company's quality program as it pertains to the application of nondestructive testing. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned. REQUIRED FOR THE NDT QUALITY SPECIALIST III High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Three to five years of relevant experience. Must possess or obtain Carpenter Level Ill credentials within 6 months. Obtain and maintain ASNT Level Ill status in all required nondestructive test methods. Requires in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own function. Works independently with minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; guides the work of other staff members. Ensures a safe workplace. Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business. Effectively manages small projects or sub-teams, including coordination of resources outside of own area. Forecasts and plans resource requirements for small projects or sub-teams. Monitors and controls costs within own work and may manage costs for small projects or areas. Thorough understanding of engineering principles, standards, methods and practices, of disciplined problem-solving methods, and of the ultrasonic and eddy current testing methods. Knowledge of other nondestructive testing methods (visual testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle