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Timken lists this Principal NDE Engineer opportunity in north canton, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.
A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.
Purpose
This role integrates and expands Timken’s non‑destructive evaluation (NDE) capabilities for aerospace products, ensures NADCAP compliance, and supports regional business units by standardizing, training, certifying, and auditing suppliers and internal plants.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of NADCAP audits and related corrective actions.
Provide metallurgical/NDE support and lead problem‑solving during high‑fallout events.
Serve as regional NDE SME: develop SOPs, train/mentor staff, and audit external vendors.
Represent Timken in customer audits and align internal standards with industry requirements.
Maintain and calibrate NDE equipment; manage spare parts and lab records.
Produce regular technical and calibration reports; drive NDE‑related innovation and improvements.
Ensure compliance with EHS, 5S, PSI, and company ethics.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 3 years NDE experience (ECT, MPI, UT); 7+ years preferred.
ASNT/NAS410 Level III in NDE disciplines preferred.
Strong technical writing, training, and problem‑solving skills; proactive and detail‑oriented.
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next‑generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025. We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.
Why Choose Timken?
Over a century of knowledge and innovation
A culture of top performance
Products that contribute to a sustainable world
A conviction to improve communities around us
Competitive salary and benefits
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