JOB TITLE: MP&P Engineer 3 NDE/Measurement Systems
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
PAY RATE: $74.50/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Secret Clearance (Not Required at Start)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Review, interpret, and report on ultrasonic inspection results.
Design, develop, and fabricate reference standards for inspections.
Develop NDE inspection plans and sequencing, including method selection and feasibility assessment.
Qualify inspection equipment and methods.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for NDT-related MRB.
Standardize, document, and train on new inspection processes (e.g., gauge R&R, Probability of Detection studies).
Support evaluation and integration of NDT technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
Draft and maintain engineering specifications, procedures, and documentation.
Interface with multiple engineering teams to align on inspection requirements and capabilities.
Assist with the certification and qualification of NDE equipment.
Develop computer and production systems to meet technical and operational requirements.
Use project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule goals.
Work under guidance from Principal/Senior NDE Engineers to deploy enterprise-wide NDE technologies.
Promote standardization across business activities.
Maintain compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
Incorporate environmental health and safety, LEAN, and quality principles into materials, processes, research, and procedures.
Implement corrective and preventive actions.
Requirements:
Secret Clearance (Not Required at Start)
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
Minimum of 3 years experience in Nondestructive Evaluation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ASNT Level 2 or 3 certification in UT, RT, MT, PT, or ET.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including conveying complex technical material to varied audiences.
Functional knowledge of:
Ultrasonic inspection systems (manual/automated pulse echo, through transmission, pitch-catch, phased array)
Radiography, eddy current, magnetic particle, and penetrant inspection systems
Experience with reference standard development and fabrication.
Familiarity with robotics, 3D modeling, 3D printing, CT scans, or ultrasonic phased array.
Ability to read engineering drawings and use Microsoft Office.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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