Staff Engineer - Nondestructive Testing

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Conduct audit reviews (achieve & maintain delegation) with strict confidentiality and compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements
• Task Group Support:
  
  • Manage/assist supporting a Task Group
  • Facilitate Task Group meetings and lead Task Group projects
  • Facilitate audit criteria development and revisions
  • Provide technical summary reports to the assigned task group
  • Conduct and participate in Auditor interviews and recruitment.
  • Identify and execute Auditor training
• Collaborate with Auditor Staffing to ensure sufficient capacity and manage assigned Auditors and Audit Reviewers
• Conduct audits as required upon approval as an Auditor
• Lead medium PRI internal projects to support continuous improvement and PRI strategies
• Maintain proficiency or gain knowledge for all assigned technology areas by attending classes and conferences, visiting Subscribers/Suppliers
• Adapt an existing commodity to another Industry Managed Program (IMP)
• Develop and manage budgets of assigned activities
• Support investigations initiated by the Ethics & Appeals Committee, as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years experience in multiple NDT methods
• 5 years experience in Quality Systems, preferred
• 5 years experience working with technical industry standards, preferred
• Auditing experience / knowledge of Quality Management Systems, preferred
• 5 years experience in the Aerospace Industry, preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Technical knowledge of appropriate science/engineering disciplines/methods.
• Computers Skills: Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office). Ability to make presentations, data pulls, and analysis.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrates a functional understanding of all job knowledge skills, procedures, and processes.
• Language Skills: Possesses English language oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership: Demonstrates Leadership Potential. Facilitates team-oriented work processes through application of basic project management skills.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate to Task Group Level Leaders. Effectively communicates with others in speaking and writing. Confidence in communication skills but may seek advice/editorial input from peers or supervisor. In most cases presents thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Relationship Building: Builds and maintains successful working relationships with others.
• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking: Recommend process improvements and identify gaps. Thorough understanding of assigned technology areas. Usually approaches problem solving in a systematic manner. Often seeks resources available for help as necessary. Assures proper documentation and follows up to ensure problem is resolved. Decisions are well thought out and made in a timely manner. Often interacts with a variety of individuals in an assortment of settings. Can accurately assess situational demands and employ appropriate behavioral response.
• Time Management: Meets key deadlines (meetings, etc.). Sets priorities for the accomplishment of activities. Demonstrates the ability to effectively multitask. Is committed to staying on track with the schedule, cutting conversations or tasks short where necessary to move on.
• Creativity: Demonstrates evidence of some of the following skills:
  
  • Recognizing patterns and anomalies
  • Making use of previous knowledge
  • Researching productively
  • Formulating good questions
  • Using lateral thinking
  • Using divergent thinking
  • Hypothesizing
  • Exploring multiple viewpoints
  • Being flexible, adaptable, and functioning well with uncertainty
  • Exploring, synthesizing, and refining multiple options
  • Generating and refining ideas
  • Inventing
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Becomes more flexible and embraces change. Is open minded and refines skill set. Provides a strong support network for other employees and team members who may face challenges.
• Professionalism: Present oneself in a professional manner.
• Emotional Intelligence: Self-aware. Demonstrates the ability to identify emotions and analyze reactions. Is aware of own strengths and weaknesses. Self-regulating and has control over emotions and impulses.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:

• Ability to travel 30% of the time.
• Ability to work for long periods at a computer/desk.
• Standard office environment.

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