NDE Engineer: Lead Ultrasonic & Radiography in Metals

Aspire Talent Solutions; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 15% travel between sites

Exposure to robotics/automation in NDT

Job summary

A leading U.S. manufacturer is seeking an NDE Engineer in Illinois to support and advance inspection technologies across manufacturing operations. This role combines engineering, manufacturing, quality, and advanced NDT in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate will work with Quality, Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Production, and certified NDT personnel to improve inspection processes, troubleshoot challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience through internships, co-ops, research, senior design projects, or manufacturing.
• Understanding of NDT methods including UT, MT, and PT.
• Ability to qualify under ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ISO 9712 certification programs.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or quality systems.
• Comfortable working in both engineering offices and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve non-destructive testing processes including Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Radiographic Testing.
• Develop and maintain NDT procedures, work instructions, inspection techniques, and ultrasonic reference standards.
• Troubleshoot inspection and manufacturing issues using 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone, and Lean principles.
• Evaluate and implement new inspection technologies including Phased Array UT, immersion systems, automation, and robotics.
• Design solutions to improve safety and ergonomics within NDT operations.
• Support equipment calibration, verification, documentation, and inspection readiness.
• Review customer specifications, engineering drawings, and acceptance criteria to determine appropriate inspection methods.
• Analyze inspection data and nonconformance trends to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Provide technical support to Quality, Production, Engineering, Metallurgy, and NDT personnel.
• Assist with training and mentoring NDT technicians while supporting internal and customer quality audits.
• Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Skills

Ultrasonic Testing

Magnetic Particle

Liquid Penetrant

Radiographic Testing

CAD (SolidWorks)

ASNT SNT-TC-1A

Lean Six Sigma

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Inspection reporting software

Quality management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading U.S. manufacturer is seeking an NDE Engineer in Illinois to support and advance inspection technologies across manufacturing operations. This role combines engineering, manufacturing, quality, and advanced NDT in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate will work with Quality, Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Production, and certified NDT personnel to improve inspection processes, troubleshoot challenges, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.