Production Engineer - Non Destructive Testing

As a Production Engineer - Non Destructive Testing, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This dynamic, multi-project role offers exciting opportunities in Research and Development (R&D), driving innovation and technical advancements across various initiatives. Day-to-day, you'll manage equipment and processes, conducting peer reviews of reports and analyses, and training individuals in advanced techniques. It also involves providing support to engineers facing challenges and overseeing multiple projects to ensure efficiency and progress.

• Lead Non Destructive Testing (NDT) R&D projects and trials, driving innovation in testing methodologies.
• Integrate new NDT technologies to expand departmental capabilities and opportunities.
• Analyse statistical data to enhance R&D outcomes and inform decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports, literature reviews, and funding proposals to support initiatives.
• Support large-scale HSR scopes at Devonport and Clyde, advancing operational excellence.
This role is full time 35, hours per week and is based primarily on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard, with opportunities to support off-site projects in Clyde, Rosyth, and international locations such as Crete and Bahrain.

Essential experience of the Production Engineer - Non Destructive Testing
• Proven experience in complex geometry joint configurations and setups.
• Proactive in research and innovation for advancing new technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ultrasonic NDT technologies and equipment.
• Skilled in producing reports, literature reviews, and presenting proposals.
• Expertise in statistical data evaluation and relevant software for data analysis.
Qualifications for the Production Engineer - Non Destructive Testing
• Must hold multiple PCN 2 Level II qualifications, particularly in Ultrasonics.
• Preferably possesses a National Skill Level 5 or higher qualification, such as a foundation degree, degree apprenticeship, HND, BEng/BSc, or MEng/MSc in a relevant engineering discipline.
Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). What we offer
• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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