NDI - Engineering Technician (Radiography)

Textron; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an NDI Engineering Technician (Radiography) to support rotorcraft design, development, test and sustainment activities. You will create and validate radiography procedures, conduct CT inspections, and collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to ensure NDE readiness for production programs.

The role requires NAS 410 RT Level II/III certification, 2+ years radiography experience, and knowledge of aerospace specifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred.
• NAS 410 Level II or III certification in Radiographic Testing (RT).
• Experience with multiple radiographic methods, including film, digital, and/or CT.
• Knowledge of aerospace specs and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of castings inspection.
• Strong communication with internal customers and suppliers.
• Foundry experience and foundry practices knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, developing, and approving casting radiography techniques.
• Reviewing supplier FAI radiography submissions.
• Performing supplier radiography process and personnel evaluations for both film and digital methods.
• Developing, executing, and analyzing CT inspections for rotorcraft components.
• Representing Bell at industry committee meetings and conferences.
• Developing procedures and performing inspections for structural test components and field issues.
• Supporting manufacturing inspection activities.
• Assisting manufacturing with radiography of production parts for FOD detection and program-specific requirements.

Skills

Radiography techniques

CT inspections

FOD detection

Communication with internal/external

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (preferred)

Tools

NAS 410 RT Level II/III

Film & Digital radiography

UT/ET/PI methods (bonus)

Job description

Job Description - NDI - Engineering Technician (Radiography) (344552)

Job Number:

344552

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you

This position is onsite at our Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, TX.

Bring your experience and ideas to provide specialized support through all phases of rotorcraft design, development, test, and sustainment activities for Commercial and Military programs. You will be responsible for NDE related process specifications, development, fabrication and implementation of inspection procedures, and development of new and/or unique inspection methods. You'll collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering to support production.

What you'll be doing as a Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician

• Coordinating, developing, and approving casting radiography techniques.
• Reviewing supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) radiography submissions.
• Performing supplier radiography process and personnel evaluations for both film and digital methods.
• Developing, executing, and analyzing computer-aided tomography (CT) inspections for various rotorcraft components.
• Representing Bell at industry committee meetings and conferences.
• Developing procedures and performing inspections for structural test components, flight test programs, NDE troubleshooting for fielded fleet issues, and on-site supplier NDE assessments.
• Supporting manufacturing inspection activities.
• Assisting manufacturing with radiography of production parts for FOD detection and program-specific requirements.

What you need to be successful

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years radiology experience

NAS 410 Level II or III certification in Radiographic Testing (RT).

• Experience with multiple radiographic methods, including film, digital, and/or computer aided tomography
• Knowledge regarding aerospace specifications and quality requirements
• Knowledge related to the inspection of castings.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal customers and outside suppliers.
• Foundry experience and knowledge of foundry practices and inspection requirements for sand and investment castings, preferred
• Additional methods such as Penetrant Inspection (PI), Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) and Eddy-current Testing (ET) are beneficial.

What we offer you in return

• You'll be off every other Friday with out 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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