Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Examiner – Mobile, AL

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Groton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based at our Mobile, AL location. We’re seeking a motivated NDT professional to play a key role in overseeing nondestructive testing (NDT) activities across key Electric Boat suppliers and distributed manufacturing facilities. In this position, you’ll serve as a trusted technical expert—providing evaluation, guidance, and support in multiple NDT methods including magnetic particle (MT), liquid penetrant (PT), visual (VT), and ultrasonic testing (UT). You’ll make a meaningful impact by conducting supplier on‑site evaluations and audits, witnessing re‑inspections, monitoring supplier NDT program administration, reviewing training and onboarding processes, and assessing the overall health of each strategic sourcing supplier’s NDT program. In this role, you will also: Perform reviews and surveillances to ensure compliance with fabrication, welding, and NAVSEA NDT specifications Maintain and strengthen company standards, procedures, best practices, and field-level process improvements Provide expert technical guidance for manufacturing support and issue resolution Collaborate across a broad network including EB Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, program offices, Newport News Shipbuilding, SUPSHIP Groton, and NAVSEA Prepare detailed technical reports documenting oversight findings, research, and investigation results.

Requirements

High-school diploma or GED with appropriate related NDT certification(s) or experience
Certified Level II in at least MT, PT and VT in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A/ NAS-410/ EN-4179/NSTR-99 with a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing hands on NDT inspections
OR Current or previously held Level III certifications in at least MT, PT and VT in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A/NAS-410/EN-4179/ NAVSEA 250-1500-01 with minimum of three (3) years’ experience functioning as a Level III (if two of the three methods are achieved, ability to certify in the last method is acceptable)
Applicants must provide documented evidence of classroom training, OJT hours, and certification records in support of qualification and experience
Ability to pass and maintain Level III Certification within One (1) year of hire
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.

Nice To Haves

For internal Electric Boat employees: EB shipyard NDT experience
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)
Current Level III certification in MT, PT, VT and RT or UT as T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 (ASNT NDT Level III) or NAVSEA 250-1500-01 Examiner.
Hands on experience with: Dry Magnetic Particle Testing using Yoke and Prod Techniques.
Hands on experience with: Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Testing on a Bench unit
Hands on experience with: Solvent Removable (Type II, Method C)
Hands on experience with: Water Washable (Type II, Method A)

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier on-site evaluations and audits
Witness re-inspections
Monitor supplier NDT program administration
Review training and onboarding processes
Assess the overall health of each strategic sourcing supplier’s NDT program
Perform reviews and surveillances to ensure compliance with fabrication, welding, and NAVSEA NDT specifications
Maintain and strengthen company standards, procedures, best practices, and field-level process improvements
Provide expert technical guidance for manufacturing support and issue resolution
Collaborate across a broad network including EB Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, program offices, Newport News Shipbuilding, SUPSHIP Groton, and NAVSEA
Prepare detailed technical reports documenting oversight findings, research, and investigation results