Corporate Functional Manager, Non-Destructive Testing

Scot Forge•Clinton, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Scot Forge is seeking a Corporate Functional Manager, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to provide enterprise-wide leadership for NDT operations across its manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for developing NDT strategy, driving operational excellence, standardizing best practices, and building organizational capability. The position combines strategic responsibilities with technical oversight of Scot Forge's NDT systems, certifications, personnel, and inspection processes. The manager will partner with Plant Managers, Quality, Metallurgy, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction, ensuring NDT processes are technically sound, scalable, and compliant. This role supports operations in Spring Grove, IL, Franklin Park, IL, and Clinton, WI and may be based at any of these locations. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

10+ years of NDT, Quality, Metallurgical, or related manufacturing experience, including leadership of technical teams, operations, or multi-site initiatives.
Deep knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing methods, particularly Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
Proven success leading transformational change, continuous improvement, and operational performance initiatives across multiple locations.
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence results, develop talent, and build credibility with plant leadership.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience in heavy manufacturing environments such as forging, steel, metals, foundry, aerospace, defense, or other industrial manufacturing operations.
ASNT Level III certification strongly preferred.
Certifications in multiple NDT methods highly desirable.
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

Lead NDT operations across multiple facilities, partnering with plant leadership to improve safety, quality, throughput, and overall operational performance.
Drive transformational change through standardized inspection processes, operational excellence initiatives, and data-driven continuous improvement.
Develop and mentor NDT leaders and technicians through coaching, certification programs, structured training, and succession planning.
Collaborate with Quality, Metallurgy, Engineering, and Operations teams to solve complex technical challenges and meet demanding customer requirements.
Oversee NDT methods, equipment calibration programs, written practices, audits, and certification systems across all plants.
Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for NDT technologies, customer specifications, industry standards, and inspection best practices.
Develop enterprise-wide NDT strategy, standards, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical oversight of Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) programs across all facilities.
Manage NDT personnel qualification, certification, training, succession planning, and leadership development.
Ensure customer, industry, and internal compliance related to NDT processes, procedures, equipment, and records.
Oversee capital planning, technology investments, equipment modernization, and process standardization efforts.