Non-Destructive Testing; NDT Technician II

Overview

Nondestructive Inspection Engineer/Technician

Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology

In this role, the individual will provide specialized expertise in nondestructive inspection to support its Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology operations. The focus is the Non-Destructive inspection of additively printed metal components, specifically combustion and hot gas path area of our gas turbines. They will also support the NDT inspection of emergent repair requests and post additive machining.

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to develop and execute nondestructive inspection strategies for additively manufactured metal components (combustion and hot gas path gas turbine parts).
• Support new inspection techniques for additive component qualifications.
• Clear communication between cross functional teams covering inspection reports, feedback, and quality control.
• Develop, validate, document for review and apply inspection methods suitable for complex geometries and material properties typical of additive manufacturing.
• Conduct inspections to support emergent repair activities and ensure quality following post-additive machining operations.
• Participate in technology development initiatives for advanced nondestructive inspection techniques, including CT, X-ray, ultrasonic, CMM, Blue Light and other relevant modalities.
• Document inspection requirements, results, and recommendations in clear and comprehensive reports, as well as schedule team review meetings for final approvals.
• Assist in project planning to establish inspection resource requirements and timelines.
• Ensure all inspection processes align with quality, safety, and compliance standards.

• Inspection requirements documentation specific to additively manufactured and repaired components.
• Inspection procedure development, validation reports, and presentation of results for final technical review.
• Inspection results and recommendations for combustion and hot gas path turbine parts.
• Emergent repair inspection support reports.
• Post-additive machining inspection assessments.
• Minutes and action items from technical review and planning meetings.

• Minimum of 4 years experience in nondestructive inspection engineering roles.
• Minimum Level I Computed Tomography (CT) and Penetrant Inspection certification.
• Demonstrated experience in the inspection of additively manufactured metal components.
• Technical proficiency in CT, X-ray, ultrasonic, CMM, Blue Light and other inspection modalities for complex metal geometries.
• Experience supporting emergent repair and post-machining inspection in a turbine or power generation environment.
• Knowledge of engineering tools such as NX, AutoCAD, GOM and inspection modeling tools (e.g., CIVA).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated experience in the inspection of additively manufactured metal components.

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