Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Examiner Jacksonville, FL

General Dynamics Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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General Dynamics Electric Boat in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Examiner to oversee supplier NDT activities and on-site evaluations in support of Navy submarine programs.

You will provide technical evaluation and guidance across MT, PT, VT, UT methods, witness inspections, review supplier NDT training, and prepare technical reports; travel about 30% is required.

Competenze

• High-school diploma or GED with related NDT certification(s) or experience.
• Level II/III NDT certifications with relevant methods (MT, PT, VT, UT) preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret specifications and procedures.
• Strong communication and analytical problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Oversee supplier NDT activities and on-site evaluations.
• Provide technical evaluation and guidance for MT, PT, VT, UT.
• Witness inspections and review supplier NDT training programs.
• Prepare technical reports and monitor supplier NDT program health.
• Coordinate with multiple EB and NAVSEA organizations and travel ~30%.

Conoscenze

Reading & interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

MS Office skills

Leadership capability

NDT basics understanding

Formazione

High-school diploma or GED

NDT Level II/III certification training

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Responsibilities for this Position

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Examiner Jacksonville, FL

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2026-20378

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Quality Control

EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

*This job is located at the Jacksonville, FL location. *

The successful candidate will contribute to oversight of nondestructive (NDT) being conducted at specific Electric Boat suppliers and distributed manufacturing facilities. This position will provide technical evaluation, guidance, and expertise in various NDT methods such as magnetic particle testing [MT], liquid penetrant testing [PT], visual testing [VT], and ultrasonic testing [UT]). Primary responsibilities are supplier on-site evaluations and audits, witnessing re-inspections, monitoring supplier NDT program administration, reviewing supplier NDT training and onboarding programs, and evaluating the overall health of each strategic sourcing supplier NDT program.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Review, administer, and perform surveillances to ensure compliance with fabrication, welding, and NAVSEA NDT specifications.
• Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements in the field on NDT.
• Providing technical guidance and expertise with respect to manufacturing support and problem resolution.
• Interact with EB Strategic Sourcing Program Office, Suppliers, EB Engineering, EB Supplier Quality, EB Quality Assurance Engineering, EB Purchasing, EB Operations, EB COLUMBIA Program Office, EB VIRGINIA Program Office, Newport News Shipbuilding, SUPSHIP Groton, and NAVSEA as required.
• Preparing technical reports as result of findings during oversight, research and development, and problem resolution investigations.

*Selected candidate will be expected to pass Level III certifications within 1 year of employment.

*Travel is estimated to be 30% per work year.

Responsibilities

• Applicant must be able to read, write, and interpret specifications, procedures, reports, and other documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ensure effective interface with a variety of organizations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in order to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take prompt and effective action.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point (or equivalent).
• Ability to serve as project lead or technical expert while witnessing inspections.
• Applicant must have the ability to understand basic principles of multiple NDT methods and applications to determine weld and base metal performance.
• Applicant should have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to investigate problems by effectively asking questions, extracting necessary data from available sources, and working with others to determine root causes and implement appropriate solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• High-school diploma or GED with appropriate related NDT certification(s) or experience

• Certified Level II in at least MT, PT and VT in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A/ NAS-410/ EN-4179/NSTR-99 with a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing hands on NDT inspections

OR

• Current or previously held Level III certifications in at least MT, PT and VT in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A/NAS-410/EN-4179/ NAVSEA 250-1500-01 with minimum of three (3) years experience functioning as a Level III (if two of the three methods are achieved, ability to certify in the last method is acceptable)
• Applicants must provide documented evidence of classroom training, OJT hours, and certification records in support of qualification and experience
• Ability to pass and maintain Level III Certification within One (1) year of hire

Preferred:

• For internal Electric Boat employees: EB shipyard NDT experience
• Presently or previously certified in multiple NDT methods as a Level II or III.
• A background in engineering or engineering support
• Experience in Quality in an industrial environment, shipbuilding or other heavy fabrication
• Familiarity with Military specifications (T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and NAVSEA 250-1500-1)
• Current Level III certification in MT, PT, VT and RT or UT as T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 (ASNT NDT Level III) or NAVSEA 250-1500-01 Examiner.
• Hands on experience with:
  • Dry Magnetic Particle Testing using Yoke and Prod Techniques.
  • Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Testing on a Bench unit
  • Solvent Removable (Type II, Method C)
  • Water Washable (Type II, Method A)

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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.