NDT Engineering Examiner

NDT Engineering Examiner Job Highlights

Company Profile

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company. The company provides Gulfstream business jets, combat vehicles, nuclear-powered submarines, and communications systems.

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear-powered submarines for the US Navy.

Job Profile

The company is hiring an NDT Engineering Examiner who will contribute to oversight of nondestructive (NDT) being conducted at specific Electric Boat suppliers and distributed manufacturing facilities.

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.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have High School Diploma or GED with appropriate related NDT Certification(s) or experience
• Presently or previously certified in 1 NDT method as a Level III

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements in the field of NDT.
• Preparing technical reports as a result of findings during oversight, research and development, and problem-resolution investigations.
• Providing technical guidance and expertise with respect to manufacturing support and problem resolution.
• Review, administer, and ensure vendor compliance with fabrication, welding, and NAVSEA NDT specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).
• Presently or previously certified in multiple NDT methods as a Level II or III.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to serve as project lead or technical expert while witnessing inspections.
• Applicant must be able to read, write, and interpret specifications, procedures, reports, and other documents
• Applicant must have the ability to understand the 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.
• Basic computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint (or equivalent).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in order to evaluate situations, make recommendations and take prompt and effective action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to ensure an effective interface with a variety of organizations.

Physical Demands

• Climbing, kneeling, and light lifting

Work Environment

• Dusty

Employer’s Statement

General Dynamics Electric Boat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.