Title : NDT Quality Engineer
Location : Tupelo, MS On-site, Mon-Thurs (4-10's)
Duration : Direct Hire, Perm
Pay: $81-141K
How many openings?: 1
Start Date: ASAP
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Non-Destructive Examination/Testing (NDE/NDT) ASNT Certified LVL III and or TC-1A or NAS 410 Quality Engineer in our Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group at our Tupelo Mississippi Manufacturing Facility
.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for determining and developing effective approaches for resolving a wide range of difficult Material and Mechanical problems focusing on NDE/NDT of production parts and on failure analysis of parts in service. Working within the Quality Engineering Department to participate in investigations 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 issue
s.
This position requires a self-starting, hands-on person to work with Suppliers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Inspectors (NDE/NDT LVL I and II), and other internal Quality Engineers NDE/NDT LVL III to solve design, production, and field support issu
es.
MUST HA
- VES:
Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline and eight or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or six or more years with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of educa - tion.Current NDT Level III Certification per SNT-TC-1A is requ
- ired.US citizenship is requ
- ired.An advanced level of knowledge and associated experience with all NDT disciplines (VT, PT, MT, UT, and
- RT).In-depth knowledge of the theory and a proven track record of proper application of NDT techniques such as but not limited to: Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Radiography (including x-ray film reading/interpretat
- ion).An advanced level of knowledge related to the understanding of NDT Engineering concepts, principles, codes, and t
- heoryExperience demonstrating a broad application of those NDT concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical special
- ties.Must be extremely detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents in support of company objectives is requ
- ired.Must be able to apply a sound understanding of inspection methods and have a strong knowledge of computer operations and applications is requ
- ired.ERP (SAP, Windchill) and PEO experience is highly des
- ired.Able to work extended hours as requ
ired.
PL
- USSES:
Welding Engineer or AWS/CWI experience is highly - desired.Ability to travel (<25%)
- desiredCurrently hold or the ability to hold a Department of Defense (DOD) Security Clearance is highly
- 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSI
- BILITIES:
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 identifiabl
- e factors.Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enh
- ancements.Creates or recommends design, dimensional or manufacturing process changes to improve products and red
- uce costs.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production
- equipment.Assists in determining Root Cause of failure on various reported field failures of EMS products and c
- omponents.Ensures accurate and effective collection and interpretation of data to support the appropriate corrective action recomm
- endations.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, develops company procedures, utilize, troubleshoot and maintain test systems and instruments for nondestructive testing/i
- nspection.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, develops, train, qualifies and maintains NDT personnel qualification certi
- fications.Working with the Company Certifying NDT LvL III, 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 c
- omponents.Working knowledge of NDT methods required per drawing information to welded joints in accordance with AWS D17.1, D1.1, D.1.6, D1.2, and NAVSEA TechPubs 278/248, 1688, and 0200 speci
- fications.Participates in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment an
- d systems.Audits supplier NDE/NDT programs and systems for deficiency identification and c
- orrection.Implements solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor f
- acilities.Prepares statistical analysis reports, specifications and other technical documents. Prepares and delivers technical presentations as
- required.Interprets and adapts quality standards and government re
- gulations.Performs and or participates in fracture/failure investigations and Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA)
- analysis.May perform incoming material/part i
- nspection.May generate non-conformances, 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 eac
- h 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