Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Examiner – Mobile, AL

About the role

We are seeking a motivated NDT professional to oversee nondestructive testing (NDT) activities across key Electric Boat suppliers and distributed manufacturing facilities. Key responsibilities include evaluating, guiding, and supporting NDT methods such as magnetic particle (MT), liquid penetrant (PT), visual (VT), and ultrasonic testing (UT).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical expert providing evaluation, guidance, and support in multiple NDT methods.
• Conduct supplier on-site evaluations and audits, witness re-inspections, monitor supplier NDT program administration, review training and onboarding processes, and 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).
• Ability to pass and maintain Level III Certification within One (1) year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• 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. Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Testing on a Bench unit Solvent Removable (Type II, Method C) Water Washable (Type II, Method A).

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Qualifications

• Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting