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Chipton-Ross
Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Specialist 2
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What they do
A Non-Destructive Testing Specialist uses ultrasonic, electromagnetic, thermal or liquid penetration tests to check structures or materials for cracks, defects or signs of corrosion. May work on large structures such as bridges, dams or pipelines, or check vehicles such as aircraft. Interprets and reports on test results that include images and measurements; maintains and calibrates equipment.
$87,453 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Chipton-Ross is seeking 3 Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Specialists (Level 2) for a contract opportunity in Tukwila, WA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIREDSKILLS/EXPERIENCE
):- Bachelor, Master Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- 1+ years of engineering experience
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Nondestructive Testing Customer Support and Emerging Technology team provides certification and qualification services across the value stream for NDE. The team supports commercial and defense aircraft including: 737, 747, 767, 777, 787, KC-46, & B1B. The team works to innovate and mature NDT technology for internal stakeholders and external customers. This team spans the entire product life cycle from product development to active airframe support and post-production test & evaluation. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to work with technical and non-technical audiences, and be a self-starter. There must be a desire to do non-destructive evaluation work and have a general base of NDE knowledge and/or experience. In addition, understanding of basic analysis techniques to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts or processes will be required. Experience in writing non-destructive inspection procedures for commercial and commercial-derivative aircraft is strongly valued. Duties may include (but are not limited to):- Develops NDE procedures in support of airline customer maintenance inspections
- Designs NDE reference standards in support of inspection procedures
- Develops engineering specifications and other documents to meet customer needs
- Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs
- Assists with development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements
- Performs routine tests and audits to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
- Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements
- Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(DESIREDSKILLS/EXPERIENCE
):- Experience with CAD systems such as CATIA, Solidworks
- Experience with NDI systems: ultrasonics, eddy current, radiography
- Experience in aviation and/or aerospace
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent skills with various computing systems
- Excellent documentation and technical writing skills
- Excellent time management skills to manage several simultaneous projects effectively and across various geographical locations
- Knowledge of materials science with metals and/or composites