NDT Lead Engineer - Eddy Current Expert & Process Innovator

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a Lead Process Engineer - NDT Level III to provide technical leadership for NDT activities, focusing on Eddy Current Testing (ET/ECT).

You will develop, qualify and implement inspection processes while supporting manufacturing and repair operations. The role requires strong hands-on NDT knowledge, ability to train Level I/II personnel, and ownership of inspection processes from development to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience within NDT, engineering, quality, special processes, manufacturing or component repair
• Current NDT Level III certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET/ECT) is essential
• Strong practical knowledge of Eddy Current inspection techniques, equipment, procedure development and defect evaluation
• Experience developing, qualifying, implementing or improving NDT processes within a manufacturing, MRO, repair or industrial environment
• Good understanding of other NDT methods such as FPI/PT, MPI/MT, UT and Visual Inspection
• Experience working in gas turbine, aerospace, aviation MRO or similarly highly regulated environment is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in NDT procedure preparation, technical review, qualification and process control
• Experience training, coaching, qualifying or providing technical oversight to NDT Level I and Level II personnel
• Strong understanding of applicable NDT standards, codes, specifications, quality systems and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting technical audits, process assessments and root cause investigations
• Strong troubleshooting capability with the ability to analyse inspection results and resolve complex technical problems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical procedures and inspection requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across Engineering, Quality and Operations teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for NDT Level III activities with focus on ET/ECT
• Develop, qualify, review, approve and improve NDT procedures and inspection processes
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting for complex inspection issues during repair and manufacturing
• Support NDT methods including ET/ECT, FPI/PT, MPI/MT, UT and VT
• Establish inspection parameters, acceptance criteria and process controls per specs and standards
• Lead process qualification and validation for production use
• Support qualification and training of NDT Level I/II personnel
• Conduct technical audits, process assessments and compliance reviews
• Lead investigations into NDT defects, deviations and failures using RCA
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to improve process capability
• Identify opportunities to introduce new inspection technologies and techniques
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Operations to resolve issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, cost, productivity and delivery
• Maintain technical documentation and qualification records
• Provide guidance on NDT requirements to internal teams and suppliers
• Support surface treatment activities like shot peening, chemical stripping and grit blasting

Skills

NDT Level III

Eddy Current Testing

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials/Mechanical/Manufacturing) or related

Tools

NDT equipment

ET/ECT equipment

FPI/PT

MPI/MT

UT/UI

VT visual inspection

Job description

NES GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a Lead Process Engineer - NDT Level III to provide technical leadership for NDT activities, focusing on Eddy Current Testing (ET/ECT).

You will develop, qualify and implement inspection processes while supporting manufacturing and repair operations. The role requires strong hands-on NDT knowledge, ability to train Level I/II personnel, and ownership of inspection processes from development to production.