About Us

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

The Role

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot manufactures specialist precision components predominantly for the aerospace industry. The role will initially provide NDT Level 3 support to ensure all regulatory and customer requirements are met for Non-Destructive Testing processes in Penetrant and Magnetic Particle methods. Progression to Company Responsible Level 3 is expected after successfully completing an extended period of experience, training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Training and examination of NDT personnel, ensuring their continued competence to conduct required NDT activities.
• Control and approval of NDT processes to ensure the production of compliant products.
• To ensure the appropriate NDT method is carried out and correctly sequenced within the manufacturing operation.
• Lead the business in preparation for NADCAP and customer audits across the NDT function.
• Act as Nadcap Special Process owner for NDT, Chemical Processing (CP) including pre-FPI Clean & Etch, and Anti-fret paint application. Ensure that all special processes and procedures are robust, fit for purpose and all equipment and tools in use are well maintained and correctly calibrated. Regularly assess Special Process functions for technical adequacy and implement improvements through inspections and structured audits.
• Participate in and oversee the completion of corrective action management processes in relation to NDT, CP and associated processes.
• Responsible for the ongoing review of NDT and CP specifications, standards, and internal documentation to ensure processes meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Maintain Level 2 certification for product acceptance as part of Level 3 duties.
• Conduct regular review of rejected parts against customer specifications and maintain/monitor inspector finding rates.
• Conduct NDT production inspections as required.

Job Requirements

• Certified NDT level 3 –
o Desired: L3 Qualified per EN4179 / NAS410 in Penetrant and Mag Particle Inspection.
o Minimum: L3 Qualified per PCN BS EN ISO 9712 in Penetrant and Mag Particle Inspection. Where only the minimum qualification is help an extended period of training and re accreditation will be required to meet Company responsible L3 requirement.
• At least 4 years proven experience at Level 2 in fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection techniques and certified to accept products as part of Level 3 duties in the aerospace sector.
• Minimum HNC Level or equivalent in a relevant Engineering / Technical discipline.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including report writing.
• Demonstrable proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands whilst meeting operational deadline requirements.
• Experience in engaging with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience of FMEA, PPAP and AS13000 suite of aerospace standards desirable
• Understanding of Lean / CI principles
• Associate or Practitioner of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), Member of the British Institute of NDT or can demonstrate working towards it
• CQI (or equivalent) qualification in root cause and problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting Quality investigations & non-conformance management

The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.

The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.



MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.