We are seeking a talented Non-Destructive Examination/Testing (NDE/NDT) Quality Engineer to join a large defense contractor at their manufacturing facility in Tupelo, Mississippi. This is an exciting opportunity for an ASNT Certified Level III professional or someone with TC-1A or NAS 410 certifications.
Position Overview:
In this role, you will work under general supervision to develop and implement effective strategies for addressing complex material and mechanical challenges, with a focus on NDE/NDT of production components and failure analysis of in-service parts. You will collaborate with the Quality Engineering Department to conduct investigations utilizing various NDE/NDT techniques, including Visual (VT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Radiography (RT), and Liquid Penetrant (LP). Your findings will be documented and communicated through technical presentations to meet contractual and organizational requirements. Additionally, you may coordinate specific project segments and engage frequently with internal teams and customers on intricate technical matters.
We are looking for a proactive, hands-on individual who can effectively collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors (NDE/NDT Level I and II), and other internal quality engineers (NDE/NDT Level III) to address design, production, and field support challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, modify, and document the implementation and maintenance of NDE/NDT quality assurance programs for mid to large-scale projects.
- Analyze diverse problems, utilizing identifiable factors for data review and analysis.
- Assess design reliability and quality to recommend process improvements.
- Propose design, dimensional, or manufacturing process modifications to enhance products and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with the Company Certifying NDT Level III to establish inspection, testing, and evaluation methods for product precision and accuracy.
- Assist in identifying root causes of failures in reported field issues related to products and components.
- Ensure the accurate collection and interpretation of data to support corrective action recommendations.
- Work alongside the Company Certifying NDT Level III to develop and maintain procedures, test systems, and instruments for nondestructive testing/inspection.
- Train and qualify NDT personnel to maintain certification standards.
- Evaluate engineering drawings and advise design engineers on appropriate NDE/NDT methods for various production stages.
- Maintain knowledge of required NDT methods per drawing specifications for welded joints in accordance with AWS D17.1, D1.1, D.1.6, D1.2, and NAVSEA TechPubs.
- Participate in functional testing and inspection of equipment and systems.
- Audit supplier NDE/NDT programs to identify and rectify deficiencies.
- Implement solutions for complex issues occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
- Prepare statistical analysis reports, specifications, and technical documents, and deliver presentations as needed.
- Interpret and adapt quality standards and government regulations.
- Engage in fracture/failure investigations and Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) analysis.
- Conduct incoming material/part inspections as required.
- Generate non-conformance reports, material rejections, and corrective action reports, communicating final acceptance test results to customers.
- Maintain comprehensive files of quality and as-built information for each product.
- Represent the organization in addressing designer specifications or technical issues for specific projects.
- Uphold ethical and safe working practices in alignment with established procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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- Bachelors degree with 6 years of working experience or a masters degree with 3 years of experience.
- Current NDT Level III Certification per SNT-TC-1A
- An advanced level of knowledge and associated experience with all NDT disciplines (VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT).
- In-depth knowledge of the theory and a proven track record of proper application of NDT techniques such as but not limited to: Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Radiography (including x-ray film reading/interpretation).
- An advanced level of knowledge related to the understanding of NDT Engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory.
- ERP experience.
- Welding Engineer or AWS/CWI experience.
- NDE/NDT experience working on US Navy ships/crafts/submarines (Naval Shipyards, or Govt. Contractor shipyards in new construction or repair), Department of Defense (DOD) projects, or Commercial Shipyards.
- Currently hold or the ability to hold a Department of Defense (DOD) Security Clearance.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.