Quality Control NDT Technician

Williams F1 Group; Grove; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in the UK is seeking an NDT Technician to evaluate parts using non-destructive testing methods. Responsibilities include ensuring parts meet quality standards, maintaining NDT equipment, and collaborating with the inspection team. Candidates should have experience with various NDT methods and hold a PCN level 2 Aero qualification. This role offers the opportunity to support race team activities and contribute to the team's success in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion focus

Qualifications

• Minimum PCN level 2 Aero or equivalent in relevant NDT methods.
• Experience inspecting components made from carbon-fibre and metals.

Responsibilities

• Verify parts against quality standards.
• Perform routine and complex NDT processes.
• Coordinate with the Inspection Team Leader.

Skills

Skilled use of NDT tools

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

PCN level 2 Aero or equivalent

Tools

Ultrasound Inspection (UT)

Eddy Current (ET) Inspection

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT)

Dye Penetrant Inspection (PT)

Job description

Role Purpose (Job Profile):

The day-to-day tasks of an NDT Technician. Evaluating parts, using non-destructive techniques, for conformance to specification. And, as required, performing other metrology or analysis tasks for parts within the company.

Main Duties:

• Verification that all parts passing through the department are examined to the required quality standards.
• Routine and complex NDT processes using a variety of methods and on a variety of materials.
• Maintaining training material and method sheets.
• In conjunction with the Inspection Team Leader, ensure that parts are inspected and moved on during the correct time periods.
• NDT equipment calibration and maintenance as required.
• Communication of pertinent information to designers, manufacturers and other inspectors as required.
• Communication of process and product improvements.
• Industry standard required safety and quality standards.
• Maintain adherence to priorities and escalate appropriately any challenges.
• Opportunities to support race team activities and events.

Key Accountabilities:

• Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
• Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.
• Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.
• Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.

Core Competencies:

• Skilled use of NDT and dimensional metrology tools (advantages) and methods.
• Self-motivated to work independently at a sustainable pace.
• Confidence to draw meaningful conclusions on part quality independently.
• Independent and self-motivated with good organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills with management, peers and other stake holders.
• Excellent attention to detail with good numeracy and literacy skills.

Qualifications and Experience Level:

• NDT experience of components and parts manufactured in a variety of materials including carbon-fibre composites and metals.
• Minimum PCN level 2 Aero or equivalent in:
  • Ultrasound Inspection (UT) with experience inspecting carbon fibre components
  • Eddy Current (ET) Inspection
  • Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT)
  • Dye Penetrant Inspection (PT)

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Additional Information

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.