Principal NDT Engineer L3

ADP, Inc.; Midway (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Life, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Vacation eligibility

Job summary

Hanwha Materials Savannah LLC, a leading aerospace supplier, is seeking a Level 3 NDT engineer at our Midway, GA facility. You will own etch and FPI lines, ensuring NADCAP and OEM compliance while driving process improvements.

The role requires extensive aerospace NDT experience, ability to train inspectors, develop processes, and manage budgets. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute to critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, Mechanical or related engineering field.
• US work authorization; ITAR restrictions apply; visa sponsorship not available.
• Experience with NADCAP and OEM quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the etch and FPI lines and ensure all activities meet NADCAP/OEM requirements.
• Write procedures, work instructions and technique cards for inspection processes.
• Train and certify inspectors and collaborate with engineering and quality teams.
• Develop etch and FPI processes for parts and evaluate qualification reports.
• Manage budgets for inspection activities and drive cost-reduction projects.
• Support root-cause analysis and communicate status and risks to management.

Skills

NDT inspection

Quality systems

Engineering troubleshooting

Technical writing

Cross-functional communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Metallurgy/Material Science/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NADCAP knowledge

OEM standards

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Technical Midway, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1036

Hanwha Materials Savannah LLC is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation.

Our Savannah Operations is a heavy industrial Forging manufacturing plant located in Midway, Georgia, employs approximately 180 people and is poised for growth!

Company Benefits

• Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, and other Company benefits
• 401(k) with Company retirement contribution and Company match
• Performance Pay based on business performance
• Vacation eligibility

Position Summary

NDT engineer – Level 3 has technical ownership of chemical etch and FPI lines for inspecting products for various customers while supporting Hanwha Materials Savannah to achieve established processing and financial targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Responsible for every aspect of the etch and FPI lines
• Responsible for the compliance of the etch and FPI lines with the NADCAP and OEM requirements
• Responsible for NADCAP audit and maintaining the NADACP qualification.
• Responsible for OEM audit and maintaining the OEM qualification
• Write necessary process procedures, working instruction and technique cards
• Train and certify inspector level 2 and level 1, and engineering and quality team as needed.
• Develop etch and FPI process for various parts
• Evaluate and approve the process qualification reports.
• Certify part qualification and conformance report.
• Assist in establishing etch and FPI lines
• Assist in troubleshooting part nonconformance
• Supports operations and engineering with technical guidance associated with inspection.
• Develop, oversee and control budgets associated with inspection
• Initiate and control cost reduction projects to achieve targets established by the business unit.
• Participate in part development projects as required.
• Implement and participate actively in root cause analysis and corrective action during
• Communicate regularly with the engineering management on status and risks
• Any other tasks required by the engineering director.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a technical field (Metallurgy, Material Science, Mechanical or other relevant engineering field) from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in etch and FPI inspection of various aerospace and non-aerospace parts.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a level 3 in etch and FPI.
• Experienced with working knowledge of Quality systems and various aerospace and specifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of various NDT methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of materials and processes (casting, forging) and manufacturing used in jet engines, and requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to interface with people of diverse engineering disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical writing.
• Language skills – Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management and/or various groups.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to perform math supporting engineering decisions. Ability to interpret graphs and analyze temperature data and Gantt charts.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills – Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is infrequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vison, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is rarely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Hanwha Materials Savannah LLC is an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion. Howmet provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.