| Location | Ladson, SC |
NDT Level III Inspector
Job details
Posted
03 November 2026
Salary
USD Negotiable
Start date
03 November 2026
Salary Range
USD
85000
- 100000
per Year
LocationLadson
Job type Permanent
Discipline Defence
Reference170944
Job Function Inspector
Job description
Title:
NDT Level III Inspector
Location:
Greater Charleston, SC Area
Industry:
Defense Manufacturing
Employment:
Full time/Direct hire
Summary
An NDT Level III Inspector serves as the organization’s technical authority for nondestructive testing programs. The role is responsible for establishing inspection methodology, interpreting codes and specifications, validating inspection system effectiveness, and ensuring regulatory and customer compliance across facilities. They are responsible for developing, qualifying, and overseeing nondestructive testing (NDT) programs to ensure integrity, safety, and compliance of materials, components, and structures. This role provides technical authority across multiple NDT methods, establishes inspection procedures, interprets codes and standards, certifies personnel, and ensures inspections meet regulatory, customer, and industry requirements. The Level III Inspector serves as a subject matter expert, supporting quality assurance, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
+ Conducts validation, audit, and verification inspections to evaluate the effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance of NDT inspection systems and personnel.
+ Advanced skill level in all QA duties.
+ The NDT Level III Must be capable of and responsible for establishing techniques, interpreting codes, standards, specifications, procedures, and designating the particular test methods, techniques, and procedures to be used.
+ The Level III shall have sufficient practical background in acceptance criteria where none are otherwise available.
+ Interpret and evaluate NDT results for acceptance or rejection of materials and components.
+ Establish NDT technique parameters and inspection limitations
+ It is desirable that the Level III have general familiarity with other commonly used NDT methods as demonstrated by the ASNT Level III Basic examination or other means.
+ The Level III shall provide and/or approve the training, including instructors for Level I and Level II personnel for certification.
+ Audit NDT processes, procedures, and personnel for compliance and effectiveness
+ On occasion, may perform inspections, checks, and tests for quality control for the manufacture of products.
+ Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
+ Requires advanced technical knowledge in nondestructive testing customarily acquired through extensive specialized training, certification, and progressive professional experience.
+ Current ASNT Level III certification is required.
+ High school diploma or its equivalent and at least 4 years of related experience preferred. [MC2.1]
+ Must have current ASNT NDT Level III certification in at least 1 of the following methods with multiple certifications being preferred: VT, MT, PT or UT.
+ Must have Mil-Std 1688, Mil-Std 1689, Mil-Std 271, and Mil-Std 2035 experience.
+ CWI certification preferred.
+ Knowledge of Welding, Materials and Codes/Specifications preferred.
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand codes/specifications, sketches, and technical manuals.
+ Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.