Senior Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer

Job DetailsLevelSeniorJob LocationColumbus Office - Columbus, OHPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year Degreeu00a0Travel PercentageUp to 25%Job ShiftDayJob CategoryEngineeringRole & Essential FunctionsEWI 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 businessLeverage capital equipment needs and develop vendor/supplier relationshipsMentor technical staff as neededDevelop and execute NDE technology roadmapCollaborate with other departments at EWI to link capabilities and research initiativesBuild partnerships with other technical organizations and stakeholdersDevelop technical scopes of work for proposals and assist in closing opportunitiesProactively engage clients and prospective clients to identify technical needs, develop appropriate scopes of work and assist in managing the communication with clientsProvide primary technical input for the project sales processIdentify prospective research partners to augment capabilities and opportunities for researchPromote the technical capabilities by proactive engagement in relevant conferences, technical committees and related professional activitiesProvide leadership in developing leading-edge technical publications and new areas of research in NDEEnsure EWI is publishing relevant technical achievements in NDE at major conferences and in leading journalsOrganize technical workshops with key clients and partners to establish a dialog that positions EWI as a leader in NDEMinimum RequirementsKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Established technical expertise in NDE processes such as ultrasonic, eddy current, x-ray, computed tomography, thermography, radiographyExperience with automated inspection systemsApplied knowledge of non-contact measurement methods and metrologyLeadership and development in major advanced NDE research projectsRecognized by NDE industry and peers as a subject matter expert

Created: 2025-09-22