Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Inspector -- Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Join our mission

Help safeguard critical aerospace and defense systems by ensuring every weldment, assembly, and first-article part meets stringent quality standards. Your NDE expertise across multiple methods will keep our programs flight-ready and combat-reliable.

Role highlights

• Multi-method NDE: Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, X-Ray (Radiography), Ultrasonic, and Visual inspection.
• Applicable specs: Compare results to governing standards and customer requirements.
• Blueprint fluency: Translate drawings and engineering specs into actionable inspection plans.
• First-article readiness: Verify fabrication fit-ups, weldments, and assemblies from first run onward.
• Metrology: Confirm length, height, and angle dimensions with standard and precision instruments.
• Calibration discipline: Perform and monitor equipment and instrument calibrations.
• Root-cause focus: Examine defects, determine cause, and recommend process improvements.
• Welding governance: Monitor welder certifications and weld procedure qualification tests for WPS adherence.
• Traveler integrity: Validate sign-offs, part counts, and absence of handling damage.
• Traceability: Create reports and charts with complete records.
• Audit-ready: Conduct internal audits aligned to the quality manual, ISO, and customer criteria.
• Continuous improvement: Eliminate waste and elevate quality efficiency.

Certification pathway

• Required: National accreditation (ASNT or equivalent) at Level I, II, or III.
• Progression: Level I is actively accruing hours; Level II typically spans one to three certified methods; Level III commonly spans four or five methods.

Education & training

• High school diploma required and U.S. citizenship required.
• Formal classroom training in at least two NDT disciplines with the necessary experience hours.
• Training in SPC data collection, chemical handling safety, and radiography required.
• Annual vision: Jaeger 1 at 12" and Ishihara Color Blindness Test.

Experience & competencies

• 5+ years as a certified NDT Technician in at least one discipline.
• 5+ years working in or around a welding/metal joining facility.
• Minimum of two nationally recognized competency levels (ASNT, AWS, or equivalent).
• Proven problem-solving and corrective action skills.

Work setting & standards

Expect moderate noise and exposure to machine oils, welding fumes, and metal particles across machine shops, fabrication facilities, and assembly bays. Some inspections occur in active production; climate-controlled inspection areas are available. All work complies with AS9100, ISO 9001, and relevant military specifications with rigorous documentation and traceability.

Proficiencies

• Quality inspection experience
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• AS9100 experience

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to advance aerospace quality with us.