Senior NDE Engineer
Core
Develop and execute non-destructive evaluation (NDE) inspection of materials and components using cutting-edge technology, automation, and statistical process control to ensure product integrity and prevent manufacturing defects.
Role type
Senior NDE Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated NDE systems, qualification plans, and defect prediction models for rocket manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, additive manufacturing, non-destructive evaluation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
NDE methods (Digital RT, CR, ECA, PAUT), welding flaw acceptance criteria, statistical analysis (regression, Bayesian probabilities), engineering fundamentals, data correlation, automated system design
Preferred skills
M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, MES systems, CAD modeling, auditing 3rd party providers, advanced NDE data analysis (CT, DR, FMC/TFM)
Technologies
R, Python, MES systems, CAD platforms
Responsibilities
Coordinate with stakeholders to unify manufacturing and NDE data into a central database; reduce human factors through automation in data collection and decision making; demonstrate correlation between manufacturing defects and process inputs; develop and execute feasibility studies and qualification plans; interface with external stakeholders to ensure compliance with customer specifications; mentor less experienced engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
