NDT Engineer Level III-aerospace

 

Role: NDT Engineer Level III

Location: Airway Heights, WA

Duration: Permanent

Salary range: $93K – $120K

Work schedule: 1st Shift – Monday through Friday (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

Notes:

DIRECT HIRE (EXPERIENCED ONLY) – 2- 4 years experience

Salaried Role – Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate

Direct Offer will be based on experience and background

 Summary: 

Develop processes, procedures, and training plans for non-destructive testing per industry standards and customer requirements. Evaluate and certify personnel who perform non-destructive testing on a variety of sheet metal aircraft components.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Review, organize, prepare for processing, and file accounting documents.

• Establish training and testing programs that meet NAS410 and customer-specific requirements for all NDT Tech functions.

• Train and evaluate the abilities of NDT personnel to process complex parts and interpret findings in accordance with Exotic and customer specifications and requirements.

• Apply expert knowledge to evaluate NDT methods and techniques. Utilize judgement to propose solutions to problems impacting effectiveness and productivity.

• Possess knowledge of Exotic manufacturing and NDT processes to be able to anticipate problems and to implement effective and productive inspection techniques.

• Conduct audits of NDT procedures and processes, and interface with customers as the primary contact to provide the necessary objective evidence to substantiate approval to requirements.

• Maintain NDT systems in compliance with customer, aerospace industry and regulatory requirements. Monitor performance and effectiveness of NDT systems and personnel.

• Create and approve NDT System documentation.

• Train and certify all skill levels of NDT inspection.

• Program and approve all Digital X-Ray systems.

• Assess equipment needs and enhancements to ensure robustness of NDT inspection systems.

• Monitor NDT processes and drive continuous improvement activities while verifying all Customer specifications are met.

• Responsible for auditing technical performance of personnel performing all NDT functions.

• Perform all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.

• Fully proficient in interpreting manufacturing planning, sketches, blueprints, and specifications, including views, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), symbols, and revision control.

• Few limitations but knows what they are and stops and finds appropriate interpretation when necessary.

• Create, evaluate, and approve technique sheets used in the FPI, Radiographic and Digital X-Ray Inspection process.

• Maintain customer approval for all NDT Level 3 activities. Meet requirements as specified in NAS410 for training, education, and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in supporting Training/Certification of personnel in NDT roles

• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in interfacing with customers, auditors, internal leaders.

• Maintain NAS 410 Level 2 and 3 certifications in FPI, Radiographic and Digital X-Ray Inspection.

• Knowledge of math as required for system checks and monitoring, and familiarity with precision measurement equipment.

• Capable of inspecting complex or custom parts in all NDT work centers.

• Ability to effectively interface and provide feedback to Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel.

• General knowledge of welding and forming processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining digital x-ray equipment.

• Experience in preparing for and supporting Nadcap & customer audits.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing/updating internal process procedures.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in Project Management.

Physical Requirements

Sit, stand and/or walk for 8 hours per day. Occasionally lift items that could be up to 25 pounds.