V06627 - Lead Quality Inspector - Radiography

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector – Radiography to join a major engineering and defence organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled radiography and non-destructive testing (NDT) professional to provide technical leadership, maintain quality standards and support the safe, compliant delivery of complex engineering programmes.

The successful candidate will bring extensive industrial radiography expertise, a strong understanding of radiation safety and regulatory compliance, and the ability to oversee radiographic inspection processes, develop techniques and provide specialist technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a delegated Technical Authority for industrial radiography, including computed and digital radiography.
• Provide technical leadership on radiographic inspection processes, procedures and techniques.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation, industry standards and internal quality requirements.
• Develop, qualify and approve radiographic inspection techniques and processes.
• Support the introduction and assessment of new radiography technologies and inspection methods.
• Provide specialist engineering and design input relating to radiographic inspection requirements.
• Manage radiological risks and support isotope governance and radiation safety arrangements.
• Review and approve radiographic documentation, procedures and technical reports.
• Participate in standards committees and contribute to the development of technical guidance.
• Assess, approve and audit technician competence, supporting training and professional development.
• Work closely with engineering, quality and inspection teams to resolve technical issues and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in industrial radiography and NDT within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• PCN Level 3 Radiography of Welds and PCN Level 3 Radiography of Castings.
• PCN Level 2 Computed Radiography.
• Foundation Degree in NDT or an equivalent qualification.
• Advanced radiation safety qualification, supported by substantial practical industrial experience.
• Strong knowledge of radiographic techniques, radiation protection, relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Experience developing, qualifying and approving radiographic procedures and inspection techniques.
• Ability to assess technical risks, investigate defects and provide clear recommendations.
• Experience auditing inspection activities and assessing technician competence.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and quality teams.

Desirable Experience

• Membership of BINDT and involvement in relevant technical committees.
• Experience working within highly regulated engineering, nuclear, defence or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of emerging digital and computed radiography technologies.
• Experience providing technical assurance and specialist guidance on complex engineering programmes.