Senior Non - destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer

Senior-Level Ndt Engineer

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 ndt engineer to help shape, lead, and execute our ndt strategy. This posting is for a senior-level ndt engineer - ideal for someone with ten or more years of technical and leadership experience in the ndt industry. Ideally, the engineer will have expertise in ndt 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 ndt 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 ndt process development for welding, cold (thermal) spray and additive manufacturing processes. Also, ewi seeks senior ndt engineering expertise in ndt 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 ndt team and drive growth to the business
• Leverage capital equipment needs and develop vendor/supplier relationships
• Mentor technical staff as needed
• Develop and execute ndt 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 ndt
• Ensure ewi is publishing relevant technical achievements in ndt 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 ndt

Minimum requirements:

• Established technical expertise in ndt 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 ndt research projects
• Recognized by ndt 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 cli