Non-Destructive Evaluation; NDE Engineer

Position: Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer
We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this role, the Non-Destructive Evaluation Engineer will provide analysis of various components and assemblies to support product benchmarking, failure analysis and problem solving. Successful candidates will have experience with non-destructive evaluation techniques and a desire to collect and analyze data for a wide range of components. Your work will directly support product benchmarking, provide deep insights into failure analysis, and drive effective problem-solving initiatives.

You will be instrumental in collecting, interpreting, and presenting data that empowers our teams to make informed decisions and deliver superior solutions to our customers.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on product quality and innovation within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You will be empowered to innovate, develop new skills, and contribute to a team that values curiosity and continuous improvement. If you are ready to apply your NDE expertise to solve real-world problems and influence product development, we encourage you to apply!

Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) engineering role using x-ray, optical scanning and other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to evaluate various automotive components. This role requires both hands-on operation of NDT equipment and analysis of data acquired to help the NDE Lab's customers solve problems.

* Operate optical and x-ray scanning equipment.

* Follow all NDE Ford procedures for running lab equipment.

* Ensure equipment used functions properly and is current with all calibration requirements.

* Follow all NDE radiation safety requirements and attend radiation safety training.

* Perform job staging and removal.

* Perform part disposition, storage and movement tasks as needed for safety, convenience, and housekeeping requirements.

* Operate hi-lo, overhead cranes and complete appropriate safety training.

* Perform CT reconstruction per NDE procedures.

* Build fixtures and maintain equipment as needed.

* Perform image analysis per NDE procedures as needed.

* Perform layout analysis per NDE procedures as needed.

* Communicate issues that arise for resolution.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, manufacturing, quality) to support problem-solving and continuous improvement.

* Continuously seek opportunities to enhance NDE processes, introduce new techniques, and improve efficiency.

* Operate optical and x-ray scanning equipment.

* Follow all NDE Ford procedures for running lab equipment.

* Ensure equipment used functions properly and is current with all calibration requirements.

* Follow all NDE radiation safety requirements and attend radiation safety training.

* Perform job staging and removal.

* Perform part disposition, storage and movement tasks as needed for safety, convenience, and housekeeping requirements.

* Operate hi-lo, overhead cranes and complete appropriate safety training.

* Perform CT reconstruction per NDE procedures.

* Build fixtures and maintain equipment as needed.

* Perform image analysis per NDE procedures as needed.

* Perform layout analysis per NDE procedures as needed.

* Communicate issues that arise for resolution.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, manufacturing, quality) to support problem-solving and continuous improvement.

* Continuously seek opportunities to enhance NDE processes, introduce new techniques, and improve efficiency.