MP&P Engineer 3 (contract)

About the role

The Boeing Company is seeking a motivated collaborative Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer to join our Composite Materials and Nondestructive Evaluation Team in Mesa, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets ultrasonic inspection results
• Designs reference standards for inspections
• Develops NDT inspection plans and sequencing
• Reviews/approves internal and supplier inspection techniques
• Develops and qualifies NDT inspections
• Qualifies NDT inspection equipment
• Develops and maintains proficiency in NDE Methods relevant to their role (eg Ultrasonics, Radiography, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant)
• Aids 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
• Interfaces 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
• Aids 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 3+ years of experience working in Nondestructive Evaluation
• ASNT Level 2 or 3 certifications in UT, RT, MT, PT or ET
• 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
• Experienced reading drawings and using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)

Qualifications

Regular and predictable attendance is required. 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.