Entry Level Materials Engineer Jobs in Springfield, MA

Element has an opportunity for a NDT Responsible Level III. You will be responsible for training and certifying Level I’s and II’s. The responsible Level III shall be capable of writing and/or approving procedures applicable to NDT. Review and verify specification revisions. Review all techniques. Read and interpret blueprints and other customer requirements to verify the acceptance of products with NDT methods including Fluorescent Penetrant (FPI) and Magnetic Particle (MPI). Use all necessary tools and equipment.

• • Write, approve, and maintain all internal procedures for the NDT department.
  • Write and/or approve all techniques for the NDT department.
  • Train and maintain training records for all Level I’s and Level II’s.
  • Test and make sure all Levels are up to current statuses.
  • Review all new specifications and revisions to ensure internal procedures comply.
  • Interact with customers during audits and visits; explain all technical information as needed.
  • Inspect product using supplied acceptances criteria from customers.
  • With minimal supervision, be able to set up and perform all Level III duties. Ensure that work area, hardware, tools, equipment, and supplies are organized and clean.
  • Able to perform any job within NDT and answer questions during an audit with a customer.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Level III is the highest certifiable qualification level. The Level III individual shall have the skills and knowledge to perform specific tests, specific calibrations, and shall be able to inspect and interpret flaws on a product. Must be able to write and maintain written procedures, test trainees to obtain levels within the department, write and approve all techniques for both disciplines.
• Must be trained by an outsourced trainer in accordance with NAS410 and SNT-TC-1A requirements and PTI’s internal procedures.

Reasoning Ability: Must be able to train and maintain records of trainees. Must be capable of following verbal and written instructions. Must be able to collect data and make observations and recommendations. Capable of training Level I’s, Level II’s, and entry level packers and unpackers. Must be able to read blueprints for processing instructions and training.

Computer Skills: Must be skilled in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.

Certificates and Licenses: NAS410 and SNT-TC-1A Level III

Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees Level I and Level II Inspectors.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting of up to 25 lbs. is expected. Mechanical aids are available for weights over 25 lbs. Will be exposed to mild alkaline and acidic based detergents and organic solvents.

Department Manager Responsibilities:

Responsible for the department's safety performance and awareness; spearheads and manages initiatives that drive a culture of safety first

· Under the direction of the Operations Manager and / or General Manager, helps lead the efficient operation and growth of the assigned department

· Plan, assign and schedule work for designated staff

· Assists in the engineering and coordination of projects from start to finish

· Works to assure quality, timeliness, consistency and accuracy of test reports

· Demonstrate knowledge of Element capabilities, processes and expertise to be able to clearly explain the benefits of Element testing services

· Represents Element with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism at all times

· Responsible for promoting and ensuring the Element quality assurance and safety program initiatives are executed upon

· Responsible and accountable to assigned staff decisions to include hiring, performance management, performance review decisions and execution, and approval of overtime and time cards

· Work with assigned staff to ensure work schedules are maintained and balanced

· Maintain an environment of respect and dignity within the department covering employee interactions and problem solving while ensuring work rules are known and followed

· Manages a team with fairness and consistency and takes interest in the development of direct reports

· Provide general administrative functions as required (invoicing, job list upkeep, supply report data for creation)

· Review testing services and promote additional capacity and process improvement

· Translate technical requirements of the client into providing pricing, timing and technical knowledge for quoting and commercial efforts

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.