NDT Examiner

* This position is located in Jacksonville, FL currently.  There is potential for this to be relocated in the same general region or to another Electric Boat site.*

The successful candidate will contribute to oversight of nondestructive (NDT) being conducted at specific Electric Boat suppliers and distributed manufacturing facilities.  This individual will serve as one of the lead regional NDT Examiners for Strategically Outsourced components and be stationed at Electric Boat’s Jacksonville, FL facility. 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], and ultrasonic testing [UT] for both suppliers and Electric Boat.  Primary responsibilities are supplier and Electric Boat 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 NDT program the NDT Examiner is cognizant of.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Review, administer, and ensure vendor 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.

Travel is estimated to be 30% per work year.

Required:

• High-school diploma or GED with appropriate related NDT certification(s) or experience.
• Presently or previously certified in one (1) NDT method as a Level III, or capability of becoming certified in one (1) NDT method as a Level III.

Preferred:

• 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).

• 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.