Sr Specialist, Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer / NDT Level III position is located at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Huntsville, AL, serving as the inert manufacturing facility for composite rocket motor hardware. The work schedule follows a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the responsible Level III in accordance with applicable standards, company procedures, and customer requirements.
• Develop, qualify, approve, and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and work instructions for applicable inspection methods.
• Interpret applicable codes, standards, specifications, and contractual requirements related to NDT.
• Provide technical oversight of NDT operations to ensure inspections are performed correctly and consistently.
• Establish and administer training, qualification, and certification programs for NDT personnel in accordance with governing requirements.
• Review and approve NDT techniques, examination methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Support the selection, qualification, and control of NDT equipment, materials, and consumables.
• Evaluate NDT indications and provide technical guidance on interpretation and disposition, as required.
• Conduct audits and assessments of internal and supplier NDT processes to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Support customer, regulatory, and internal audits involving NDT processes and certifications.
• Maintain NDT certification records, written practices, vision records, and related compliance documentation.
• Provide technical consultation to engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams regarding NDT capabilities, limitations, and applications.
• Assist with new product introduction, process changes, and production transfers involving NDT requirements.

Qualifications

• May possess broad knowledge of project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Current or previously certified NDT Level III in one or more of the following methods:
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Digital Radiography (DR)
• Radiographic Testing (RT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Eddy Current Testing (ET)
• Visual Testing (VT)

• Experience working to standards such as ASNT, NAS 410, AWS, ASME, ASTM, or other applicable customer/regulatory requirements.
• Certification and experience in multiple NDT methods.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality management systems.
• Experience with FAI, SPC, PFMEA, control plans, 8D, 5 Why, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits

Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week Mon-Thu, and follow a 9/80 schedule.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week Mon-Thu, and follow a 9/80 schedule.