Mid Green occupationEngineering and manufacturing
Non destructive testing engineer
Testing materials used in machinery and structures to find faults like corrosion, cracks, flaws and other imperfections.
Summary
NDT Engineers exist in large organisations, and very often in SMEs, and they are the lead authority for NDT competence within their organisation. The NDT Engineer works in specific industries, such as nuclear, aerospace, motorsport, power generation and distribution, manufacturing, railways, oil & gas (on- and offshore), marine and construction. Real-life examples could include inspecting airframes and engines, Formula 1 gearboxes and nuclear reactors or other safety-critical components. They are among the most senior NDT staff within an organisation and are often responsible for the oversight of all NDT operations, including the preparation of work plans and NDT procedures for other staff to work in accordance with. NDT Engineers use their acquired knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable NDT systems to operate safely, efficiently and in an environmentally-sustainable way, meeting the requirements set out by the employer and those of the professional body. NDT Engineers maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology and undertake engineering design and development within manufacturing, construction and operations. NDT Engineers demonstrate theoretical knowledge to solve problems in developed technologies using well-proven analytical techniques and successfully apply their knowledge to deliver engineering projects or services using established technologies and methods. NDT Engineers provide financial planning and management, together with taking some responsibility for leading and developing other professional staff. Their knowledge and skills will include cutting-edge NDT techniques, such as corrosion analysis, thermographic testing, vibration analysis and advanced inspection techniques.
Typical job titles include
- NDT Expert | Project Manager | Quality Engineer | Research and Development Engineer | Specialist Inspector | Technologist
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
Material properties, electronic principles, mathematics and technical project management
K2:
Advanced NDT, condition monitoring, structural health monitoring and quality management
K3:
Commercial awareness and the economics of their industry sector, business improvement and project and business management techniques relevant to the engineering industry
K4:
Regulatory and international standards requirements, technology, safety and the environment
K5:
The interaction between NDT and other engineering functions, the consequences of failure and the contribution of NDT to asset management and life extension
K6:
Applying design processes, including materials selection that meet NDT standards
K7:
Root cause analysis and learning from experience (LFE) processes
K8:
The advantages of collaboration with other industry sectors in order to apply best practice.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0369: Non-destructive testing engineer (degree) (Level 6) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0369
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £44,134 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 2129 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2129/99 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
S1:
Have advanced skills in NDT methods substantiating their lead competency role within their organisation and industry sector. Work in all industry sectors, such as nuclear or aerospace
S2:
Critically apply knowledge of the concepts, principles and theories of developing engineering technology relevant to the interdisciplinary fields of NDT
S3:
Work competently in a technical engineering environment, understanding and promoting personal responsibility for health, safety, radiation protection, environmental protection, quality, security, safeguards and principles of risk management
S4:
Analyse engineering problems, selecting and using mathematical and theoretical data to provide suitable NDT solutions with consideration of the entire inspection cycle
S5:
Apply their engineering knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance and progression of technologies used for NDT
S6:
Observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations
S7:
Develop technical reports that meet the requirements of the prevailing verification process
S8:
Apply the standards and procedures for NDT as required by the industry sector
S9:
Develop and manage projects and contribute to financial planning, including some responsibility for the management and development of others.
Technical Educational Products
- ST0369: Non-destructive testing engineer (degree) (Level 6) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0369
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £44,134 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 2129 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2129/99 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
B1:
Communicate effectively and appropriately using a full range of skills: technical speaking to a scientific/engineering audience, active listening, professional writing and technical presentation
B2:
Demonstrate reliability, integrity and respect for confidentiality on work and personal matters in accordance with professional codes of conduct and ethical principles
B3:
Understand the impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality
B4:
Take responsibility for personal development, demonstrating commitment to learning and self-improvement and be open to feedback
B5:
Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal safety behaviours and understanding of the consequences as set out in the industry sector requirements
B6:
Demonstrate compliance by following rules, procedures and principles to ensure work completed is fit for purpose, pay attention to detail and carry out verification checks throughout work activities
Technical Educational Products
- ST0369: Non-destructive testing engineer (degree) (Level 6) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0369
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £44,134 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 2129 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2129/99 Engineering professionals n.e.c.
