Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Engineering Specialist 4

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking an NDT Specialist (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in Tukwila, WA. The role supports certification and qualification services across the NDE value stream for multiple aircraft programs.

Required: BS/MS in engineering, CS, math, physics or chemistry and 10+ years of engineering experience. Domestic travel may be required; full-time first shift work schedule is specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, CS, math, physics or chemistry required.
• 10+ years engineering experience noted in posting.
• ABET accreditation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops NDE procedures for airline maintenance inspections.
• Designs NDE reference standards for procedures.
• Develops engineering specs and related documents.
• Assists in evaluating emerging technologies for business needs.
• Supports qualification of new tools, equipment, materials and processes.
• Performs routine tests and supplier audits to requirements.
• Helps implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Uses project tools to meet cost, tech, and schedule goals.
• Applies EH&S, LEAN and Quality principles in labs and processes.

Skills

Engineering experience

NDT knowledge

Aerospace experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in engineering, CS, math, physics

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Ultrasonics

Eddy current

Radiography

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Specialists (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in Tukwila, WA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

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

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 including: 737, 747, 767, 777, 787, KC-46, & B1B. 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. 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. Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience
• 5+ years of NDT experience
• Experience with CAD systems such as CATIA, Solidworks
• Experience with NDI systems: ultrasonics, eddy current, radiography
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent skills with various computing systems
• Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
• Excellent time management skills to manage several simultaneous projects effectively and across various geographical locations
• Knowledge of materials science with metals and/or composites

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

TRAVEL:

Possible domestic travel.

WORK HOURS:

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM