NDE Level II Inspector (Starship Mechanisms)
About the role
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform surface NDE inspections, including but not limited to VT and PT
- Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams
- Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
- Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
- Support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes
- Assist in training and developing others on the team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in one of the following methods: eddy current (ET), radiography (RT), digital radiography (DR), dye penetrant (PT), computed radiography (CR), phase array (PAUT), ultrasonic (UT), or ultrasonic shear wave (UTSW); OR 3+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, aviation, military or a precision machined parts manufacturing environment OR completion of a certified NDE/NDT school or course
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Additional nondestructive evaluation Level II certifications in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance
- Experience using one of the listed NDE methods for the inspection of weldments, forgings, or castings
- 2+ years of experience as a level II nondestructive evaluation/testing inspector
- Experience performing NDE testing within the aerospace industry
- American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications
- Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, precipitation hardened steels, Inconel, Monel, titanium, and Maraging steel (super alloys)
- Knowledge of UTEX InspectionWare software or equivalent
- Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards
- Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, standards
- Experience with problem solving tools and techniques including: practical problem solving (PPS), and eight disciplines (8D)
- Basic understanding of Lean principles: 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement initiative
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Shift times:
- 1st shift (Monday - Friday): 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in tight spaces. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time - 8 hours min
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
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