NDT Technician II

Beyond Gravity•Decatur, IL

About The Position

Beyond Gravity is seeking an NDT Technician II to perform and support nondestructive testing activities in a manufacturing environment involving composite structures. The role interprets applicable standards, specifications, and processes; develops, maintains, qualifies, and recommends changes to NDT processes; and helps ensure inspections, tests, and evaluations meet applicable documentation and standards. The technician audits other NDT inspectors’ work, guides lower-level inspectors, develops and analyzes reports and non-conformances, and participates in corrective and preventive actions. The position also supports internal and external audits and requires managing assigned tasks to meet schedules while maintaining required certifications. The technician must be able to climb ladders, operate a scissor lift, work in tight spaces, and work overtime when needed.

Requirements

NDT Level II Ultrasonic Certification in accordance with SNT-TC-1A and/or NAS-410.
Must be able to pass Ultrasonic General and Specific Tests by Week 4.
Experience working within a government contract environment and/or to military and NASA requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with composite structures, fabrication processes, and product applicability.
Proficient operation of conventional and linear array pulse echo instruments.
Ability to demonstrate and explain techniques, analyze reports, and report outcomes.
High school diploma.
Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment with composite structures.
Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings, traveler operations, and manufacturing work instructions.
Knowledge of AS9100D.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and international settings.
Ability to work autonomously or in a team, prioritize requirements, and work in a goals-oriented manner.
Ability to climb ladders, operate a scissor lift, and work in tight spaces.
Willingness to work overtime.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and training experience.
Associate degree or certificate completion related to materials and/or technology.
Experience operating automatic NDI equipment or ability to learn to operate it.
Experience working for or with a multinational company (MNC).

Responsibilities

Interpret applicable standards, specifications, and processes.
Develop, maintain, qualify, and recommend changes to NDT processes.
Audit the work of other NDT inspectors.
Provide guidance to lower-level NDT inspectors.
Develop and analyze reports, non-conformances, and techniques, among other items.
Participate in corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure inspections, tests, and evaluations are performed so products comply with applicable documentation and standards.
Manage workload to meet schedules for assigned tasks.
Support internal and external audits.
Maintain required certifications.