Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Engineering specialist

Dexian; Washington; On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an experienced Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Engineering specialist to support the In-Service NDT team in Tukwila, WA on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and sustaining NDE methods for aerospace programs to ensure safety, quality, and reliability of client products.

The successful candidate will hold a BS or MS in engineering, CS, math, or physics and bring 10+ years of engineering experience, with proven NDT knowledge and ability to produce

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops NDE procedures in support of airline maintenance inspections
• Designs NDE reference standards in support of inspection procedures
• Develops engineering specifications and other documents to meet customer needs
• Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs
• Assists with development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements
• Performs routine tests and audits to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
• Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements
• Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas

Skills

NDT knowledge

Inspection procedures

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering, CS, Math, or Physics

Job description

Location: Tukwila WA – 100% Onsite (Relocation allowed at own cost)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (with Possible Extension)

Pay Range :- $70 - 90/Hour

Client Commercial Airplanes is looking for experienced Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Engineering specialists to support the In-Service NDT team based in Tukwila, WA on first shift. Our mission is to develop, implement, and sustain Non-Destructive Evaluation & Measurement technologies and processes for Client Programs. We aim to be the recognized industry leader in Non Destructive Evaluation solutions that support product lifecycle sustainment and high-rate production. We modernize inspection methods to expand what’s possible and deliver solutions that ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of Client products.

The Nondestructive Testing Customer Support and Emerging Technology team provides certification and qualification services across the value stream for NDE. The team supports commercial and defense aircraft. The team works to innovate and mature NDT technology for internal stakeholders and external customers. This team spans the entire product life cycle from product development to active airframe support and post-production test & evaluation.

This team supports diverse non-destructive evaluation and measurement technology applications for commercial and defense products produced or supported by the Client Company. There is an opportunity to experience different business unit needs and support a diverse selection of commercial and defense aircraft in different phases of their production lifecycle. By working on this team an individual is able to impact programs across the enterprise and have an opportunity to grow a broad network across all of Client.

The successful candidate will have a strong desire to work with technical and non-technical audiences, and be a self-starter. There must be a desire to do non-destructive evaluation work and have a general base of NDE knowledge and/or experience. In addition, understanding of basic analysis techniques to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes will be required. Experience in writing non-destructive inspection procedures for commercial and commercial-derivative aircraft is strongly valued.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops NDE procedures in support of airline customer maintenance inspections
• Designs NDE reference standards in support of inspection procedures
• Develops engineering specifications and other documents to meet customer needs
• Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs
• Assists with development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements
• Performs routine tests and audits to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
• Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements
• Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas

Required Skills:

• Bachelor, or Master of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics
• 10+ years of engineering experience

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.