Senior Materials & Processes Nondestructive Evaluation Analyst

at  Boeing

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Boeing is seeking a Senior Materials & Processes Nondestructive Evaluation Analyst to join the Manufacturing Technology Integration team at our Ridley Park, Pennsylvania site in the greater Philadelphia area.
This position will support the CH-47, V-22, and F/A-18 production programs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Qualified NAS 410 NDT Level 3 with ASNT Qualifications in a minimum of two of the following NDE disciplines: Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Eddy Current (ET), Infrared Thermography (IRT).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience developing nondestructive testing procedures within a production or laboratory environment
• Experience implementing new non-destructive evaluation (NDE) equipment in a production environment

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+7 years’ related work experience, 11 years’ related work experience, etc.)

• Develops complex manufacturing, quality, and in-service Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)/measurement procedures and techniques by analyzing damage scenarios, selecting appropriate NDE/measurement technologies, and writing and validating procedures to facilitate effective NDE/measurement structural inspections and ensure a reliable fleet/product
• Designs reference standards and hardware related to NDE/measurement procedures to facilitate procedure application and performance
• Coordinates with relevant engineering groups and customers to ensure engineering requirements are met
• Guides the application and direction of procedure development to ensure consistent and appropriate use of NDE and measurement systems
• Mentors new NDE/measurement employees regarding the processes, tools, and resources involved in the development of new procedures
• Evaluates technology and/or supplier equipment through research and testing to ensure adherence to Boeing specifications and/or performance requirements
• Documents results via information reports to communicate capability for NDE and measurement applications across business units
• Expands an established network of contacts within the NDE and measurement community to include customers and suppliers to share evaluation results and conclusions
• Reviews supplier and/or sub-contractor processes and control methods by interpreting a variety of documents (e.g., proposals, Specification Control Drawings, Producibility Guides, Manufacturing Production Control Drawings, Supplier drawings and specifications, Process Control Documents)
• Performs on-site supplier assessments to determine suitability of supplied parts and materials for use in existing Boeing products and/or Research and Development activities
• Performs analysis of on-site assessment results to determine recommendations
• Communicates recommendations to senior decision makers for final disposition
• Leads the implementation of new measurement/sensor, equipment monitoring, and of new measurement/sensor, equipment monitoring, and NDE/measurement technology systems in Boeing facilities/subcontractors to ensure product and process improvement
• Serves as a subject matter expert to management regarding implementation issues and recommendations
• Troubleshoots complex product or process implementations to determine root cause and provide recommendations for problem resolution
• Monitors the installation of new measurement/sensor, equipment monitoring, and NDE/measurement technology to ensure compliance with product or process requirements. Provides training to customers regarding the use of the new product or process
• Develops qualification/certification requirements (e.g., Non-Destructive Evaluation) for personnel (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering) by creating tests and establishing training criteria and certification duration in order to ensure personnel safety, product integrity, and/or regulatory compliance
• Assists in the oversight of the NDE personnel certification program by administering exams and maintaining records to ensure NDE personnel meet job qualifications and regulatory compliance
• Achieves NDE Level III certification in the appropriate Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) discipline
• Leads the development and maintenance of process specifications (e.g., NDE/measurement, Boeing) using engineering requirements and collaborating with key technical personnel from major divisions
• Represents the NDE or Measurement group as a contact to internal and external customers and suppliers regarding process specifications