M&P Engineer - (NDE) Nondestructive Evaluation

M&P Engineer - (NDE) Nondestructive Evaluation

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking a motivated collaborative Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to join our Composite Materials and Nondestructive Evaluation Team in Mesa, Arizona.  We are looking for a broad range of experience including Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior NDE Engineers.

Our Materials and Processes Technologies (M&PT) Department of Boeing Mesa, Arizona is seeking a high-performing associate, experienced or senior Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to join our team. The NDE Engineer will work independently as well as in teams and will apply knowledge of materials and processes in various engineering and manufacturing disciplines. This engineer will provide technical support for non-destructive inspection of various composites and metals structures in support of a variety of fixed wing, rotorcraft and proprietary program platforms. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient production of our world-class aerospace products, including advanced platforms for our Air Proprietary programs.

In joining us you will work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. We offer long-term potential for career growth into both technical leadership and/or management positions and highly value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day.

Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

Position Responsibilities:

Levels 2 and 3

• Assists with or defines requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of products

• Drafts or produces engineering specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes

• Interface across multiple engineering teams to align on inspection requirements and capabilities, inspection feasibility, design for inspection, inspection method selection, and interpretation and evaluation of data

• Assists with certification and qualification of NDE equipment

• Supports NDE specialists with development, qualification and deployment of new inspection processes (gauge R&R, PODs) including standardization, documentation and training

• Develops and maintains proficiency in NDE Methods relevant to their role (eg Ultrasonics, Radiography, Eddy Currents, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant)

• Supports root cause and corrective action of NDT related MRB to eliminate repetitive rework and continuously improve existing techniques balancing technical product, cost, and schedule

• Supports and assess NDT evaluation technologies in support of new and existing programs and improve manufacturing process inspection using NDT methods

• Compiles reports to document activities such as evaluations, results, interpretations and new procedures

• Develops computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements

• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements

• Works with the direction/mentorship of Principal/Senior Nondestructive Evaluation engineers to develop, certify, qualify, and implement Nondestructive Evaluation technologies across the enterprise

• Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations

• Promotes standardization across business activities

• Implements corrective and preventive actions

• Designs, develops and qualifies computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements. 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

• Works independently with the direction/mentorship of Principal/Senior Nondestructive Evaluation engineers to develop, certify, qualify, and implement Nondestructive Evaluation technologies across the enterprise

Level 4

• Defines requirements and approves tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of products and approves their use

• Leads production of specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes

• Interface across multiple engineering teams and leads the way in inspection requirements and capabilities, inspection feasibility, design for inspection, inspection method selection, and interpretation and evaluation of data

• Defines and leads certification and qualification efforts of NDE equipment

• Leads development, qualification and deployment of new inspection processes (gauge R&R, PODs) including standardization, documentation and training

• Develops and maintains proficiency in NDE Methods relevant to their role (eg Ultrasonics, Radiography, Eddy Currents, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant)

• Leads root cause and corrective action of NDT related MRB to eliminate repetitive rework and continuously improve existing techniques balancing technical product, cost, and schedule

• Leads NDT evaluation and integration of technologies in support of new and existing programs and improve manufacturing process inspection using NDT methods

• Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations

• Promotes standardization across business activities

• Leads test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

• Reviews reports documenting activities such as evaluations, results, interpretations and new procedures

• Implements corrective and preventive actions

• Serves as the Lab Lead for the NDE Engineering lab, responsible for functions involving Safety, Metrology, Capital, etc.

• Leads design, development and qualification of computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements. 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

• Works independently with the direction/mentorship of Principal/Senior Nondestructive Evaluation engineers to develop, certify, qualify, and implement Nondestructive Evaluation technologies across the enterprise

• Mentors early career engineers in the development, certification, qualification, and implementation of Nondestructive Evaluation technology across the enterprise

• Leads others and work statement, assists in defining strategies and/or provides consultation

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science. And a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience or a Master’s degree (Level 2) or a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience or Master’s and 3+ years (Level 3) or a Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years’ experience or Master’s and 7+ years (Level 4)

• 1+ years of experience working in Nondestructive Evaluation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience or a Master’s degree (Level 2)

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience or Master’s and 3+ years (Level 3)

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years’ experience or Master’s and 7+ years (Level 4)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to convey technical and conceptual material to individuals at all levels within and outside of organization

• Functional knowledge of instruments, systems, and software used for ultrasonic inspection of composites using manual or automated pulse echo, through transmission, pitch-catch, and phased array techniques

• Functional knowledge of instruments, systems, and software used for magnetic particle, penetrant and eddy current inspection

• Functional knowledge of instruments, systems, and software used for radiographical inspection

• Knowledge of reference standard development and fabrication

• Experience with robotics, 3D modeling, 3D printing, Computed Tomography (CT), and/or Ultrasonic Phased Array

• Experience working in an engineering or scientific lab

• Experienced reading drawings and using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range: $77,350 - $104,650

Summary Pay Range: $95,200 - $128,800

Summary Pay Range: $116,450 - $157,550

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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