Lead NPI for AVI Leak Testing

Role Summary

Lead NPI for AVI Leak Testing. We are seeking a highly skilled Visual Inspection and Leak Detection SME to join our team, with extensive knowledge in visual inspection and leak detection to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best practices: Establish, document, and maintain best practices for visual inspection and leak detection processes.
• Technical guidance: Provide expert technical guidance and support to inspection teams, third parties and suppliers ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Test sets and control strategy: lead reviewing of test sets composition, test set sourcing, align validation and control strategies
• Particle management: provide guidance to teams with particle investigations, from characterization to forensic analysis and batch disposal.
• Training and development: Design and conduct training programs for inspection personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge in visual inspection and leak detection techniques.
• Quality assurance: Oversee and ensure the quality and accuracy of inspection reports and findings with good knowledge of compendia, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities for process continuous improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance inspection efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration: Work closely with third party CMOS, engineering, AVI-LT experts, maintenance, and operations teams to address inspection-related issues and develop integrated solutions.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management, highlighting key findings and recommendations for action.
• Compliance: Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in accordance with relevant health, quality, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in visual inspection and leak detection, preferably in pharmaceutical, the oil and gas, petrochemical, or food manufacturing industries.
• Master‚Äôs degree in a relevant field. (Preferred)
• Experience with advanced leak detection technologies and methods. (Preferred)
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role. (Preferred)
• Relevant certifications such as API 510, API 570, ASNT Level III in Visual Testing (VT), or equivalent. (Preferred)
• Proficiency in the use of inspection tools and technologies, including manual and automated visual inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and leak detection equipment to conduct system risk assessments. (Preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences; influencing skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships across departments and third parties.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Visual inspection
• Leak detection technologies
• Non-destructive testing (NDT)
• Data interpretation and reporting
• Technical training and mentorship
• Regulatory compliance and quality systems

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Master‚Äôs degree (Preferred)