Quality Control Inspector Part Time Jobs in Manchester, CT

Element Materials Technology is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented NDT Technician (Level II or Level III) specializing in Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) to support aerospace and industrial testing operations in the Hartford laboratory. This role is responsible for performing inspections in accordance with industry standards while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and safety.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000/yr DOE 

• Perform Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) on aerospace and industrial components in accordance with applicable procedures and specifications (e.g., ASTM, NAS, customer requirements)
• Interpret and evaluate indications to determine acceptability of parts
• Set up, calibrate, and operate MPI equipment (bench units)
• Ensure compliance with Nadcap, customer, and internal quality requirements
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain traceability of records
• Review work instructions, blueprints, and customer specifications prior to inspection
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with safety standards
• Develop, review, and approve NDT procedures and techniques
• Provide technical guidance and training to Level I and Level II personnel
• Serve as the responsible Level III in accordance with NAS 410 / SNT-TC-1A
• Interface with customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Support audits (Nadcap, customer, internal) and corrective action

• Certification in Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI):
• Level II or Level III per NAS 410 and/or SNT-TC-1A
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree or technical training preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience in aerospace inspection environment
• Familiarity with Nadcap requirements
• Multi-method NDT certification (e.g., PT, UT) a plus
• Prior experience with digital reporting systems

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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