Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Engineer (Entry level to Early

Non-Destructive Examination Engineer - Forged Components

Spring Grove, IL $85,000 to $110,000 Per Year

This company is a leading U.S. manufacturer of highly engineered forged components, based in Spring Grove, IL. The organization is seeking a Non Destructive Examination (NDE) Engineer to support and advance inspection technologies across its manufacturing operations, partnering closely with Quality, Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Production, and certified NDT personnel to improve inspection processes and drive continuous improvement.

Schedule: Full time, onsite at the Spring Grove, IL facility, with up to 15% travel between facilities.

Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience.

What You'll Do

The NDE Engineer supports and improves non destructive testing processes including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), and Radiographic Testing (RT), and develops and maintains NDT procedures, work instructions, inspection techniques, and ultrasonic reference standards. This role troubleshoots inspection and manufacturing issues using structured problem solving methods such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone, and Lean principles, and evaluates and implements new inspection technologies including Phased Array UT, immersion systems, automation, and robotics.

This person reviews customer specifications, engineering drawings, and acceptance criteria to determine appropriate inspection methods, and analyzes inspection data and nonconformance trends to identify process improvement opportunities. The role also supports equipment calibration, verification, and inspection readiness, provides technical support to Quality, Production, Engineering, Metallurgy, and NDT personnel, assists with training and mentoring NDT technicians, supports internal and customer quality audits, and participates in Lean, Six Sigma, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

0 to 5 years of engineering experience through internships, co-ops, research, senior design projects, or manufacturing

Understanding of NDT methods including UT, MT, and PT

Ability to qualify under ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ISO 9712 certification programs

Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

CAD experience, SolidWorks preferred

Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or quality systems

Willingness to work in both engineering office and manufacturing shop floor environments

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with ultrasonic, magnetic particle, penetrant, or radiographic inspection

ASNT Level II certification, or progress toward certification

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen experience

Metals, forging, steel, or heavy manufacturing experience

Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inspection reporting software, or quality management systems

Exposure to robotics or automated inspection systems

Compensation and Benefits

$85,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.