Senior Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer

Role & Essential Functions

EWI is a world leader in developing and deploying new technologies that enable companies to bridge the gap between R&D and manufacturing implementation.  EWI associates are passionate about identifying out-of-the-box options that provide a long-term competitive advantage for our clients.  Our clients tell us we are a valuable extension and complement to their innovation, engineering, and manufacturing teams. If you enjoy dealing with customers and solving difficult, technical problems, EWI is the place for you.

We are currently seeking a highly experienced NDE engineer to help shape, lead, and execute our NDE strategy. This posting is for a senior-level NDE Engineer – ideal for someone with ten or more years of technical and leadership experience in the NDE industry.  Ideally, the engineer will have expertise in NDE process development for structural, corrosion resistant, and thermal barrier coatings and/or metallic additive manufactured parts to support growth in Cold Spray and Additive Manufacturing processes.  This could include expertise in advanced volumetric NDE methods such as phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), phased array eddy-current testing (PAET), PAUT & PAET apparatus design, computed tomography, digital radiographic testing, flaw recognition software development, and in-situ NDE process development for welding, cold (thermal) spray and additive manufacturing processes.  Also, EWI seeks senior NDE engineering expertise in NDE process modeling and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) tool development to support growth in lights-out robotic welding & directed energy deposition system application.  Knowledge of inspection methodologies and associated field practices and standards used in the oil & gas, aerospace and automotive industries is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide technical leadership to the NDE team and drive growth to the business 
  • Leverage capital equipment needs and develop vendor/supplier relationships
  • Mentor technical staff as needed
  • Develop and execute NDE technology roadmap
  • Collaborate with other departments at EWI to link capabilities and research initiatives
  • Build partnerships with other technical organizations and stakeholders
• Develop technical scopes of work for proposals and assist in closing opportunities
  • Proactively engage clients and prospective clients to identify technical needs, develop appropriate scopes of work and assist in managing the communication with clients
  • Provide primary technical input for the project sales process
  • Identify prospective research partners to augment capabilities and opportunities for research
• Promote the technical capabilities by proactive engagement in relevant conferences, technical committees and related professional activities
  • Provide leadership in developing leading-edge technical publications and new areas of research in NDE
  • Ensure EWI is publishing relevant technical achievements in NDE at major conferences and in leading journals
  • Organize technical workshops with key clients and partners to establish a dialog that positions EWI as a leader in NDE

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Established technical expertise in NDE processes such as ultrasonic, eddy current, x-ray, computed tomography, thermography, radiography
• Experience with automated inspection systems
• Applied knowledge of non-contact measurement methods and metrology
• Leadership and development in major advanced NDE research projects
• Recognized by NDE industry and peers as a subject matter expert
• Skillful in publishing, developing, and delivering presentations
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility
• Exhibits sound judgment in decision making and execution
• Solutions-oriented mindset with ability to provide recommendations on issues
• Proven ability to foster relationships with current and new clients
• Ability to multi-task and work autonomously while managing numerous priorities and associated schedule demands Ability to act as a seasoned, experienced professional with an understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills supporting collaboration, negotiation, and teamwork with a diverse group of sales, marketing, engineering, and various other proposal personnel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven success in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel periodically (25-35%) to customers and conferences

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office environment and laboratory/light production floor with ventilation, climate-control system, moderate lighting, and moderate noise level;
• Use finger and hand dexterity to type, adjust, move, handle, perform, operate, install, attach, remove, apply, grasp, grip, manipulate, and measure;
• Use vision to see, analyze, and adjust;
• Frequently move, transport, rotate, reach, pull, twist, adjust position, push, stand, stoop, bend and crouch; and
• Lift ten to 20 pounds on a frequent basis and 40 to 80 pounds occasionally

EDUCATION:

• B.S. in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical or Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar disciplines within engineering
• Graduate degree in relevant area of study is preferable

EXPERIENCE:

• Ten (10) years’ experience in manufacturing-related field with focus on technology development and implementation
• Seven (7) or more years’ experience in a technical role related to NDE
• Experience managing client relationships and developing technical solutions for clients
• Experience with introduction of new advanced NDE and quality measurement technical ideas or technologies that have led to industrial applications

**US Citizenship is required for consideration**

EOE/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status