Quality Engineer

NWI Aerostructures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance programs

Paid vacation

Job summary

NWI Aerostructures in Nashville, TN is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead and execute nondestructive testing (NDT) activities in compliance with NAS 410, NDT 1052, and applicable customer specifications. This role includes Level III oversight, certification program management, and procedure development.

Responsibilities include developing the NDT Certification Program, approving outside NDT agencies, and ensuring audit-ready records while aligning with customer and internal requirements.

Qualifications

• NDT knowledge and field experience preferred.
• NAS 410/NDT 1052 certifications required or equivalent training.
• Experience as a Level II in multiple methods is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s NDT Certification Program.
• Approve and manage outside NDT agencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal and customer NDT requirements, including gap analyses.
• Prepare and maintain NDT training materials; administer examinations.
• Maintain and organize certification records for audit readiness.
• Review NDT process plans for proper inspection sequencing.
• Serve as or support the Responsible Level III per NAS 410.

Skills

NDT

NAS 410

Level III oversight

Audit readiness

Job description

A new career is waiting for you at NWI Aerostructures!
Become part of a growing team that leads the aerospace supply base.

We machine, form, process, and assemble structural components on Airbus A330, Gulfstream G400/G500/G600/G650/G700/G800, Boeing T-7A, Boeing F15/F18, Sikorsky Black Hawk, Textron Longitude, Textron CJ1/CJ2/CJ3/CJ4 and more.

Join our team of talent with some of the finest in the industry and experience a collaborative, creative environment with a streamlined approach that allows for a culture of unmatched innovation.

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Education assistance programs
• Paid vacation

We’re ready to share our success with you!

Job Openings

Position:Quality Engineer

Location: Nashville, TN

Job Id:465

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Nashville, TN

Status: Full-time, on-site

Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading and executing nondestructive testing (NDT) activities in compliance with NAS 410, NDT 1052, and applicable customer specifications. This role involves Level III oversight, including certification program management, procedure development, personnel qualification, and part inspection.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s NDT Certification Program.
• Approve and manage outside NDT agencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal and customer NDT requirements, including completion of required gap analyses.
• Prepare and maintain NDT training materials; administer written, practical, and visual acuity examinations.
• Maintain and organize certification and qualification records for audit readiness.
• Review NDT process plans to ensure proper sequencing of inspection operations.
• Serve as or support the Responsible Level III in accordance with NAS 410.

Qualifications

• ASNT Level III or NAS 410 certification in Liquid Penetrant and/or Eddy Current, or equivalent OJT and training per NAS 410/NDT 1052.
• Must successfully complete NWI certification exams and visual acuity testing.
• Minimum of 36 months of experience as a Level II in the applicable method(s).
• Working knowledge of Rockwell Hardness and Conductivity preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

NWI Aerostructures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.