Ndt/Ndi Test Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Uses technical expertise in the field of non-destructive testing (NDT) with industry certifications in one or more industry recognized methods, e.g. liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, eddy current testing, ultrasonic testing, radiography testing, and visual testing. Provides technical support to manufacturing, engineering, programs, field personnel, and suppliers. Designs, develops, and implements NDT methods. Performs calibration and alignment checks; adjustments, modifications, and replacements. Performs evaluations including failure analysis, methods analysis, and inspection. Prepares, revises, and reviews NDT material/process specifications and NDT technique sheets including evaluation of supplier techniques/procedures. Designs and evaluates inspection reference standards. Audits NDT inspection facilities. Provides recommendations on specifications, capabilities, limitations, and benefits of NDT methods. Validates non-destructive callouts on engineering drawings. Develops course material and trains NDT inspectors in accordance with industry standards and company requirements. Prior certification (or the ability to certify) to ASNT, NAS 410, or equivalent in at least one of the industry recognized NDT methods.

Basic Qualifications

• Certifiable to Level III in at least 3 NDT methods
• Minimum 3 years professional experience working in a production environment
• Capability to acquire ASNT certification within 2 years
• Experience training NDT Inspectors
• Experience using automated and/or robotic inspection systems
• Experience with NDT of Castings, weldments, and composite structures
• Experience working on a NDT team as a lead or one of the lead technicians
• Familiarity with Computed Radiography (CR) or Digital Radiography (DR)
• Familiarity with industry NDT standards (ASTM, AMS,…)

Desired Skills

• ASNT Level III certifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM discipline
• Radiographer Trainer card
• State of Texas Radiation Safety License
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Prior experience in procuring NDI capital equipment
• Experience managing record retention & data archival for production records
• Experience working on a NDT team as a lead or one of the lead technicians
• Experience with computer aided design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.