Engineer I Engineer II - NDT

Engineer I/Engineer II NDT

Utilize nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques and principles (Liquid Penetrant Visual Film Radiography Digital Radiography and Computed Tomography) to evaluate product acceptability validate hardware engineering designs and consult on test results from destructive physical analysis and failure analysis.

What Youll Do

• Perform nondestructive testing of materials or articles in order to assure compliance to established requirements of ASTM E1742 and ASTM E1417 as well as Ball Aerospace standards and work instructions.
• Perform visual weld inspections as an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWSCWI).
• Design unique test setups for each computed tomography scan & operate the NSI X5000 (or equivalent) 3D computed tomography system to create high resolution models for further analysis. Reconstruct and analyze 3D computed tomography datasets using the efX software suite and/or Volume Graphics.
• Perform and/or assist with data analysis and interpretation of inspection results.
• Have functional understanding of other NDT methods such as Ultrasonics Eddy Current Magnetic Particle etc.
• Create and/or modify manufacturing and inservice NDT procedures.
• Review engineering orders to identify correct NDT method is applied.
• Review/approve internal and supplier inspection techniques.
• Provide NDT lab budget establish requirements and help make decisions for purchase of new NDT equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with purchasing to order lab supplies as needed.
• May be asked to assume role of NAS410 Responsible Level 3.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of company NDT certification plan including training program for newly hired personnel.
• Be able to work closely with other disciplines on multidiscipline projects.
• Compile and prepare necessary data and engineering items to support technical meetings and enditem product delivery.
• Be able to provide and communicate understanding of both the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the team as well as the customer.
• Promote development of a strong team by participation in key aspects of the project and mentoring more junior team members.
• May work with classified documents which requires thorough knowledge of DoD procedures for the proper usage and safeguarding of classified information.
• Maintain and update required records and reports.
• Work closely with EHS to ensure compliance with local state and federal environmental regulations.
• Present and resolve any technical program difficulties or discrepancies with the team customers and subcontractors in a timely manner.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department the Strategic Business Units Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What Youll Need

• Engineer I BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Engineer II BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 5 or more years related experience.
• Each higherlevel degree i.e. Masters Degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university college or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education US Department of Education.
• Ability to certify in Radiography & Liquid Penetrant per NAS410 & Ball standards.
• Ability to apply/enforce/comprehend accept/reject criteria and revision status from engineering drawings MILspecs industry standards screening specs or process certification training.
• Flexibility to support program critical needs as required during nontraditional hours.

OnSite Work Environment: This position requires regular inperson engagement by working onsite five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible nonBall locations may be required.

Working Conditions

• Ball Aerospace is a drugfree workplace which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A postoffer preemployment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office laboratory production floor or cleanroom outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER I: $39.90 per hour $49.52 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.)

HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEER II: $48.32 per hour $59.86 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.)