NDE Engineer

Position Overview

As our NDE Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the manufacturing of naval nuclear components by overseeing nondestructive testing (NDT) activities, maintaining qualification programs, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards. This role provides technical guidance, drives process improvements, and upholds quality and safety throughout the inspection process.

Location:

On‑site in Euclid, Ohio

• Lead and oversee NDT personnel by managing qualification records, monitoring performance, and providing training, mentoring, and qualification in compliance with applicable standards and internal requirements.
• Maintain examiner qualifications in one or more of the following methods: VT, PT, MT, UT, and/or RT, as required.
• Develop, review, and qualify NDT procedures in accordance with NAVSEA 250-1500-1, MIL-STD-2132, and customer specifications.
• Analyze and resolve complex NDT issues, including exceptions and corrective action submissions (DSR’s, RAR’s, REC’s).
• Design and improve inspection fixtures to enhance safety, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Provide daily NDT technical support to production operations.
• Review and disposition nonconforming hardware to ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
• Develop and maintain inspection work instructions, including method selection.
• Review vendor procedures, data history books, material transfer records, and supplier documentation for compliance.
• Evaluate manufacturing routers and engineering sketches for alignment with drawing, contract, and quality requirements.
• Ensure complete material traceability from raw material through final product delivery.
• Troubleshoot welding, inspection, manufacturing, and testing issues as they arise.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma efforts.

• Must be capable of qualifying as an NDT Examiner for Navy specifications NAVSEA 250-1500-1 for welds, MIL-STD-2132 for base materials, and NSTR-99 personnel qualification.
• Certified Weld Inspector, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Prior experience/certifications in VT, PT, MT, UT and RT preferred.
• Proficient with computer software to create, modify, and analyze complex 2D or 3D technical drawings and models.
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) preferred.
• Familiarity with non‑destructive testing (NDT), including gaging and other inspection methods is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Base salary: $76,000 - $119,000 per year (subject to local market factors and other considerations). Total compensation may include an annual cash incentive and other benefits. Full details will be provided upon offer.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment check, drug screening, and background investigation. The position may require federal eligibility for access to classified information.

BWXT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates are not responsible for fees or costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies unless a binding, written recruitment agreement exists. BWXT reserves the right to hire such candidates without financial obligation unless such an agreement is in place.

As a federal government contractor, BWXT complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. All new hires will adhere to company health and safety requirements as a condition of employment.

Nuclear Engineering, Testing, Inspector, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Engineering, Technology, Quality, Management