Quality Inspector (NDE)

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Company Profile

Flowserve Corporation supplies industrial and environmental machinery such as pumps, valves, end face mechanical seals, automation, and services to power, oil, gas, chemical, and other industries.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Quality Inspector (NDE) who will be the primary Certified Level II Non-Destructive Examiner in the Charlotte Nuclear Service Center and the Memphis Hot Shop [VT, PT, MT, UT].

Additionally, perform documented mechanical inspections to verify conformance of components to applicable drawings, procedures, specifications, and all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Responsible for the content of the component inspection plan and project quality plan according to the customer’s and Flowserve’s specifications; for completing and controlling all project-required QC documents throughout the component manufacturing process.

Reports directly to the Facility Quality Manager. Associated Nuclear Quality Assurance Program requirements are following NQA-1, 10CFR50 App B, 10CFR21, and ASME Section III [NPT and NR accreditations].

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED and no less than 5 years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment

Work Experience

• Current SNT-TC-1A NDE Level II qualifications (PT, VT, UT, and MT)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to safely drive a forklift and operate overhead cranes.
• Complete and document inspection results on designated inspection reports using manual inspection instrumentation, engineered drawings, production orders, and other associated procedures.
• Documenting non-conforming material utilizing our approved Non-Conformance Procedures.
• Identification of material and components to maintain component traceability.
• Maintain and support facility-related goals such as on-time performance, first-time quality, and other associated key performance indicators.
• Qualify, perform, and maintain certifications as a Level II Mechanical Inspector following ASME/ANSI N45.2.6, NQA-1, and as outlined in Nuclear Quality Program requirements.
• Qualify, perform, and maintain certifications as a Non-Destructive Examinations Level II Inspector under SNT-TC-1A, Nuclear Quality Assurance Program requirements, and written procedures (VT, PT, UT, and MT)
• Responsible for continuous growth and responsibility in Quality Control
• Review supplier certifications for completeness during receiving inspection and commercial grade dedication processes.
• Reviewing and completing manufacturing and testing documents/procedures as required by the inspection body.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Flexibility and willingness to travel (25% as minimum).
• Flexible, eager to learn, accurate, analytical, with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Good interpersonal, communication, negotiation, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of the established quality standards, laws, and regulations of national and international authorities.
• Knowledge of welding, machining, and quality systems.
• Must be a US person.
• Operational Excellence and High Level of Customer Service Standard.
• Problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or related technical degree.
• Experience performing examinations on castings.
• An expert level of knowledge on inspection equipment is generally found in machining, assembly, and test operations.
• Familiar with pumps.
• Working experience in a nuclear environment.

Work Environment

• Exposed to noise, grease, and metal shavings
• Long hours standing or bending
• Requires focus on precision and safety
• Typically, in factories or machine shops
• Works with manual and CNC machines

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k), and many other excellent benefits.

Employer’s Statement

Flowserve Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.