Summary

The Engineer/Technologist will be responsible for performing and enhancing Non-Destructive Evaluations (NDE) as it pertains to XRF (x-ray fluorescence) elemental material compositions. This position involves NDE application development and technical leadership supporting the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) network.

• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams meeting business commitments.
• Completing XRF inspections to meet business needs
• Provide NDE technical support as needed
• Development of automated XRF applications and inspections
• Will be located at a manufacturing facility and will provide day-to-day support as needed
• Identifying and advocating for equipment and process improvements
• Strong robotic and automation expertise
• Advancing NDE technologies at our MRO shops specifically as it pertains to XRF technologies

Required Qualifications

• FAA DOT drug testing required.
• Ability to travel required.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 3+ years of NDE experience (or a minimum high school diploma / GED with an additional 4+ years of NDE experience). NDE technologies experience such as: FPI, white light inspection, UT, Eddy Current, Radiographic Inspection, etc.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated history of effective horizontal leadership
• Proven ability to deploy and maintain safe working practices
• Strong teamwork skills and experience in a teaming environment
• Capable of certification to a Level 3 per NAS-410
• Familiarity with shop manufacturing processes such as: Shot peen, grit blast, chemical cleaning & stripping, benching & blending
• Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma to help improve process performance
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to interface with environmental, health and safety to author and institutionalize policies
• Documented NDE training and certification records
• Familiar with robot programming and automation integration (Motoman)
• Strong understanding of shop operations
• Leadership ability: Strong communicator, decision maker, collaborative
• Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification or extensive quality experience
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Familiar with XRF technology