Nondestructive Test (NDT) Development Specialist (Experienced or Senior)

Nondestructive Test (NDT) Development Specialist (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Nondestructive Test (NDT) Technician Development Specialist (Experienced or Senior) to join our Quality Organization in St. Louis, Missouri! 

Are you passionate about helping others?  Do you enjoy teaching? Join our dynamic and supportive Quality team! This is an exciting opportunity to help build and maintain our pipeline of NDT Certified personnel within the BDS Quality Organization. In this Development Specialist role, you will be a partner in leading NDT skill development and collaborate with externally to help develop and enhance NDT training curriculum.

You will play a key role in promoting NDT careers by representing Boeing at local high school career fairs and NDT industry conferences, helping to raise awareness of NDT opportunities and attract future talent. Additionally, as needed, you may provide hands-on NDT surge support to meet fluctuating production demands.

This position offers a unique blend of technical expertise, talent development, and community engagement to drive both immediate and long-term business impact.

Employees will be required to obtain Boeing NDT certification and pass a vision exam. Failure to achieve or maintain certification requirements may lead to termination of employment. 

Work Environment:

• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (not over OSHA permissible exposure levels).

• Safety training and equipment are provided by Boeing in accordance with applicable laws, industry standards, and company policies.

• Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) applicable to the testing method being used.

• Able and willing to stand 90% of the time, stoop, bend, stretch, and engage in awkward positioning.

• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Lead and coach employees on detailed NDT inspection processes, testing techniques, and standards

• Operate and coach the proper use of NDT test equipment (e.g. C-Scan, A-Scan), and other relevant technologies used in the NDT inspection process

• Support onboarding and Structured On-the-Job Training (SOJT) for new hires, partnering with NDT Managers and trainers to accelerate team readiness

• Conduct regular assessments of NDT skill and development capacity health, culture, and effectiveness to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

• Deliver impactful 1:1 and group coaching sessions on the production floor and in classroom settings

• Mentor and develop NDT talent to foster continuous learning and professional growth.

• Collaborate with BDS NDT leaders, NDT Level III personnel, and trainers to align development strategies and drive adoption of best practices

• Drive measurable business impact through improved inspection accuracy, reduced rework, enhanced throughput, and strengthened compliance

• Collaborate with external technical schools and training providers to help build and enhance NDT curriculum

• Represent Boeing at local career fairs and industry conferences to promote NDT career opportunities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and motivate teams

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 3 or more years of experience coaching and mentoring, with the ability to lead multiple individuals simultaneously in a fabrication/production environment
• 3 or more years delivering NDT training and/or Structured On-the-Job Training (SOJT) within aerospace fabrication or similar manufacturing settings.
• 5 or more years of experience as a certified Level II in UT and RT methods equivalent to ASNT / NAS410 Standards and/or military equivalent training and experience
• 5 or more years of experience in NDT inspection test equipment (e.g phased array, TTU, DR/CR, AUSS, Omniscan)
• 3 or more years experience working with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• Level 4: More than 7 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Formalized NDT Training including Level III Certification equivalent to ASNT / NAS410 Standards and/or military equivalent training and experience
• 7 or more years of formalized NDT Training in