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Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Reference number

2026-170482

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Non destrutive testing

Job title

Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Summary of Job Purpose:

Perform Non Destructive special processes on the Safran Helicopter family of engines.

Job Duties:

Production Means – NDT

• Perform the NDT inspection of isolated engine component parts to identify discontinuities for further evaluation in accordance with the repair and overhaul manual specifications.

• Possess or acquire the skills and knowledge to setup and standardize the equipment, process parts, interpret and evaluate the resulting indications and document results.

• Ensure thorough familiarity with the scope and limitations of the techniques/methods being applied within one's current qualification applicable to one or all of the following NDT disciplines: FPI, MPI, Eddy Current, and/or Ultrasonic.

Cost

• Continuously improve one's ability to perform processes within the established efficiency standards.

• Strive for an individual LUR average greater than 90% all the while meeting the designated time standards set for the processes to be performed.

Quality

• Ensure that work performed complies with the company's quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Inform the area Manager or Master Tech of any deviation that may have occurred during the application of the process.

• All work performed must be documented on the appropriate paperwork, electronic schedules, and within the organization's ERP system.

Safety

• Wear all the identified PPE as required and respect the documented safety procedures.

• Maintain the working area in a clean and organized condition respecting the 5s methodology established.

Innovation:

• Identification of improvement ideas to improve efficiency and reduce cost within current processes

• Active participation in improvements within the area such as 5s and other workshop activities (e.g. cleaning, tool management)

Candidate skills & requirements

Requirements:

• ASNT Level II certification in FPI required. ASNT Level II certification in MPI, Eddy Current and Ultrasonic would be preferred.

• Airframe and Power Plant certificates issued by the FAA is preferred.

• Mechanical/technical/interpersonal skills which are adapted to the unique requirements of the organization

• Basic Level – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel

• May be required to perform “On Call” duty on rotational basis

• Must be willing to work night shift either on a permanent or rotational basis

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regular required to use hands to finger and frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required sit, stand, and walk.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working with chemicals that are unique to the processes being performed and will be required to wear the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing these processes.

This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The selected candidate must be a U.S. person or must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and hardware

Annual salary

TBD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes