DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working within the Quality Engineering Department to supervise the investigation using various NDE/NDT methods such as Visual (VT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Radiography (RT), Liquid Penetrant (LP), and other NDE/NDT methods to discover and document findings, communicate results and make technical presentations as required to support contractual and organizational requirements.
- May coordinate segments of specific projects and will have frequent inter-organization and customer contact related to complex technical issues.
- Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of NDE/NDT quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid to large size projects.
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.
- Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
- Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
- Subject matter expert, devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
- Determines Root Cause of failure on various reported field failures of EMS products and components.
- Ensures accurate and effective collection and interpretation of data to support the appropriate corrective action recommendations.
- Develops company procedures, utilize, troubleshoot and maintain test systems and instruments for nondestructive inspection (NDI).
- Develops, train, qualifies and maintains NDT personnel qualification certifications.
- Evaluates and advises Design Engineers regarding engineering drawings for appropriate NDE/NDT methods of products at various stages of production on machined, formed and welded/fabricated components.
- Knowledge of and advises on appropriate drawing information applied to welded joints in accordance with AWS D17.1, D1.1, D.1.6, D1.2, and NAVSEA TechPubs 278/248, 1688, and 0200 specifications.
- Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
- Audits supplier NDE/NDT programs and systems for deficiency identification and correction.
- Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.
- Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents. Prepares and delivers technical presentations as required.
- Interprets and adapts quality standards and government regulations.
- Provides project direction to other staff members.
- Performs and or participates in fracture/failure investigations.
- May perform incoming material/part inspection.
- May generate nonconformances, material rejections, and corrective action reports, as well as communicating final acceptance test reports with customers.
- May also generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.
- May represent the organization in providing solutions to designers, drawing specifications or technical issues associated with specific projects or programs.
- Expected to work in an ethical and safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Typically requires a bachelor' s or master' s degree in engineering or related discipline and six or more years of related experience with a bachelor' s degree or four or more years with a master' s degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance is required.
- Current NDT Level 3 Certification per SNT-TC-1A is required.
- Direct experience supporting a FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System) program is highly desired.
- Welding Engineer or AWS/CWI experience is desired.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) level of knowledge of weld techniques is required.
- Ability to operate and train other NDE/NDT personnel on various NDT equipment is required.
- In-depth knowledge of the theory and a proven track record of proper application of NDI techniques such as but not limited to: Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Radiography (including x-ray film reading/interpretation) is required.
- A SME level of knowledge related to the understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties is required.
- Must be extremely detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives is required.
- Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have a strong knowledge of computer operations and applications is required.
- ERP (SAP, Windchill) experience is desired.
- Able to work extended hours as required.
- Ability to travel up to 25% is desired.
- NDE/NDT experience working on US Navy ships/crafts/submarines (Naval Shipyards, or Govt. Contractor shipyards in new construction or repair), Department of Defense (DOD) projects, or Commercial Shipyards is highly desired.