General Inspector

About Scalian

Scalian is a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 6,000 specialists and over 35 years of experience. We specialize in Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Project Management) and Digital Systems (IT & Software, Systems Engineering). Our expertise serves the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries.

Location:

Washington, DC (available in other locations such as Reston, VA, Germantown, MD, Columbia, MD, Arlington, VA)

Salary: $77,000.00–$87,000.00 (DC) • $78,000.00–$ (Reston)

Employment type:

Full-time.

• Perform visual and NDT inspections on FRP and other components as per defined standards, applying skills gained through technical/vocational training in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Record inspection results in control plans and ERP systems, assessing compliance and acceptability
• Collaborate with Alstom representatives to conclude inspection status and meet daily targets, drawing on your understanding of rail components and industry safety expectations
• Provide immediate feedback on critical defects and alert stakeholders to new defect typologies, leveraging your experience in visual inspection and crack detection techniques
• Ensure inspection activities are aligned with train availability schedules and operational priorities
• Conduct routine and non-routine Quality Control inspections across various production stages—including in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, and finished products—utilizing knowledge from hands‑on FRP inspection work
• Analyze test results against established specifications and control limits, providing recommendations on data suitability for release using analytical skills strengthened through prior NDT, UT, or thermography exposure
• Maintain accurate documentation essential for inspection and testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory records
• Participate in investigations and reporting of out-of-specification results, proposing effective corrective measures grounded in your understanding of rail safety standards (EN 12663, EN 45545) or similar industry frameworks
• Perform administrative, dimensional, visual, and condition checks to ensure compliance with technical guidelines and customer specifications, aided by training in mechanical or materials-related disciplines
• Handle quality notifications promptly, reporting nonconformities and verifying equipment compliance

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Composite Materials, Quality Assurance, Railway Technology, or a related field and (or) Technical or vocational training in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Minimum of 2–3 years of hands‑on experience performing NDT or structural inspections, preferably on composite (FRP) materials
• Certifications in NDT such as ASNT Level II/III or ISO 9712 (highly desirable for composite inspection roles)
• Experience working with railway components, aerospace structures, or heavy-transportation equipment
• Exposure to advanced NDT methods such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Acoustic Emission Testing, or Thermography (desirable)
• Familiarity with rail safety or comparable industry standards (EN 12663, EN 45545, etc.)
• Knowledge of repair procedures for FRP components (desirable)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret technical instructions
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Proficiency with inspection tools such as gauges, micrometers, torque testers, and hand tools
• Solid arithmetic skills for dimensional and tolerance evaluations

• To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company
• To have a competitive salary and a great benefits package
• To access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices
• To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals
• To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence
• To join a dynamic, specialized and fast‑growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued
• To be part of a team where having fun is essential

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology