Nondestructive Test (NDT) Development Specialist (Experienced or Senior)

About the role

The Nondestructive Test (NDT) Technician Development Specialist (Experienced or Senior) plays a key role in building and maintaining the pipeline of NDT Certified personnel within the Boeing Quality Organization. This role involves leading and coaching employees on NDT processes, operating and coaching NDT equipment, supporting onboarding and structured on-the-job training, conducting assessments, delivering coaching sessions, mentoring and developing NDT talent, collaborating with NDT leaders and trainers, and promoting NDT careers through community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach employees on detailed NDT inspection processes, testing techniques, and standards
• Operate and coach the proper use of NDT test equipment (e.g. C-Scan, A-Scan), and other relevant technologies used in the NDT inspection process
• Support onboarding and Structured On-the-Job Training (SOJT) for new hires, partnering with NDT Managers and trainers to accelerate team readiness
• Conduct regular assessments of NDT skill and development capacity health, culture, and effectiveness to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Deliver impactful 1:1 and group coaching sessions on the production floor and in classroom settings
• Mentor and develop NDT talent to foster continuous learning and professional growth
• Collaborate with BDS NDT leaders, NDT Level III personnel, and trainers to align development strategies and drive adoption of best practices
• Drive measurable business impact through improved inspection accuracy, reduced rework, enhanced throughput, and strengthened compliance
• Collaborate with external technical schools and training providers to help build and enhance NDT curriculum
• Represent Boeing at local career fairs and industry conferences to promote NDT career opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and motivate teams

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current or previous (last 2 years) Level II NDT certification in Radiography (RT)
• 5 or more years of experience conducting NDT certification preparation training, providing necessary guidance and/or supervision to Trainees and Level I NDT certified personnel
• 5 or more years of experience coaching and mentoring less experienced employees
• 3 or more years experience working with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level III NDT certification in RT
• Experience in Computed Tomography (CT) NDT
• Formalized NDT Training including Level III Certification equivalent to ASNT / NAS410 Standards and/or military equivalent training and experience
• 5 or more years of formalized NDT Training including Level II Certification in minimum of UT and RT methods equivalent to ASNT / NAS410 Standards and/or military equivalent training and experience
• 5 or more years of experience in MT, PT, and ET methods equivalent to CP105 / NAS410 Standards and/or military equivalent training and experience

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and motivate teams

Benefits

• Generous company match to your 401(k)
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

Pay

Summary pay range for experienced level (Level 3): USD $88,000 - $112,000

Summary pay range for senior level (Level 4): USD $103,400 - $131,600