Department 341 Welding & NDT Engineering – Suppliers and Strategic Sourcing is looking for an additional team member to support onboarding and oversight of a new supplier.

Basic job responsibilities include:

• Provide dedicated on-site support to supplier development, qualification, and submittal of new non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures
• Review and approve supplier NDT procedures
• Offer insight and guidance in the development of quality procedures that support NDT program
• Provide direct oversight and continued assessment of supplier NDT program performance
• Provide technical guidance and expertise with respect to construction support, problem resolution and corrective actions for NDT performed by supplier
• Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements in the field of NDT

This position will provide technical evaluation, guidance, and expertise in various NDT methods such as magnetic particle testing [MT], liquid penetrant testing [PT], visual testing [VT], radiographic testing [RT] 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.

Additional responsibilities will include:

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

Selected candidate will be expected to pass Level III certifications within 1 year of employment.

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• 5+ years of experience related to providing technical evaluation, guidance, and expertise in various NDT methods including evaluations and audits, witnessing re-inspections, monitoring supplier NDT program administration, reviewing supplier NDT training and onboarding programs, and evaluating an overall NDT program
• Current or previously held Level III certifications in at least MT, PT and VT in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A/NAS-410/EN-4179/ NAVSEA 250-1500-01 with minimum of three (3) years9 experience functioning as a Level III (if two of the three methods are achieved, ability to certify in the last method is acceptable)
• Applicants must provide documented evidence of classroom training, OJT hours, and certification records in support of qualification and experience
• Ability to pass and maintain Level III Certification within One (1) year of hire

Preferred:

• For internal Electric Boat employees: EB shipyard NDT experience
• Presently or previously certified in multiple NDT methods as a Level II or III.
• 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)
• Current Level III certification in MT, PT, VT and RT or UT as T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 (ASNT NDT Level III) or NAVSEA 250-1500-01 Examiner.

Hands on experience with:

• Dry Magnetic Particle Testing using Yoke and Prod Techniques.
• Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Testing on a Bench unit
• Solvent Removable (Type II, Method C)
• Water Washable (Type II, Method A)

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