Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Examiner – Jacksonville, FL

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The NDT Examiner provides oversight of nondestructive testing conducted at Electric Boat suppliers and distributed manufacturing facilities. The role provides technical evaluation, guidance, and expertise in magnetic particle testing (MT), liquid penetrant testing (PT), visual testing (VT), and ultrasonic testing (UT). Primary work includes supplier 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 strategic sourcing supplier NDT programs. The role also supports compliance with fabrication, welding, and NAVSEA NDT specifications; maintains company NDT standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements; and provides technical support for manufacturing and problem resolution. The Examiner interacts with Electric Boat organizations, suppliers, Newport News Shipbuilding, SUPSHIP Groton, and NAVSEA as required, and prepares technical reports documenting oversight findings, research and development, and problem-resolution investigations. Travel is estimated at 30% per work year. The selected candidate is expected to pass Level III certifications within one year of employment.

Requirements

High-school diploma or GED with appropriate related NDT certification(s) or experience.
Either: Level II certification in at least MT, PT, and VT under ASNT SNT-TC-1A, NAS-410, EN-4179, or NSTR-99, with at least five years of hands-on NDT inspection experience; or current or previous Level III certification in at least MT, PT, and VT under ASNT SNT-TC-1A, NAS-410, EN-4179, or NAVSEA 250-1500-01, with at least three years of experience functioning as a Level III. If two of the three methods are achieved, ability to certify in the remaining method is acceptable.
Provide documented evidence of classroom training, on-the-job training hours, and certification records supporting qualifications and experience.
Ability to pass and maintain Level III certification within one year of hire.
Ability to read, write, and interpret specifications, procedures, reports, and other documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with a variety of organizations.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to evaluate situations, make recommendations, and take prompt, effective action.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, or equivalent.
Ability to understand basic principles of multiple NDT methods and applications to determine weld and base-metal performance.
Interpersonal and communication skills to investigate problems, ask effective questions, obtain necessary data, and work with others to determine root causes and implement solutions.
Ability to climb and kneel.

Nice To Haves

For internal Electric Boat employees, Electric Boat shipyard NDT experience.
Current or previous Level II or Level III certification in multiple NDT methods.
A background in engineering or engineering support.
Quality experience in an industrial environment, shipbuilding, or other heavy fabrication.
Familiarity with military specifications T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and NAVSEA 250-1500-1.
Current Level III certification in MT, PT, VT, and RT or UT under T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 (ASNT NDT Level III), or NAVSEA 250-1500-01 Examiner certification.
Hands-on experience with dry magnetic particle testing using yoke and prod techniques; wet fluorescent magnetic particle testing on a bench unit; solvent-removable Type II, Method C; or water-washable Type II, Method A.

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier on-site evaluations and audits.
Witness re-inspections and perform or administer surveillances to ensure compliance with fabrication, welding, and NAVSEA NDT specifications.
Monitor supplier NDT program administration and review supplier NDT training and onboarding programs.
Evaluate the overall health of strategic sourcing supplier NDT programs.
Maintain company standards, procedures, best practices, and process improvements related to NDT in the field.
Provide technical guidance and expertise for manufacturing support and problem resolution.
Interact with Electric Boat teams, suppliers, Newport News Shipbuilding, SUPSHIP Groton, and NAVSEA as required.
Prepare technical reports based on oversight findings, research and development, and problem-resolution investigations.
Pass Level III certifications within one year of employment.
Serve as a project lead or technical expert while witnessing inspections.
Investigate problems, help determine root causes, and support appropriate solutions.