M&P NDT Group - Engineering Group Head II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials and Processes Engineering NDT Group Head will lead a highly technical nondestructive testing (NDT) organization within the Materials & Processes Engineering department. This role is responsible for advancing NDT capabilities, introducing new inspection technologies, developing technician training programs, and providing technical and organizational leadership in support of aircraft development, production, and certification activities. Technical Leadership & Program Support: Lead and oversee NDT inspection methods for composite and metallic aircraft structures, including porosity detection, bond inspection, and advanced volumetric inspection techniques. Supervises M&P NDT Engineers supporting C‑scan inspections, metal bond evaluation, and TTU‑based inspection systems type projects. Evaluate, introduce, and implement new and emerging NDT technologies to improve inspection capability, efficiency, and confidence. Provide technical guidance and oversight in support of M&P engineering projects, certification, production support, and in‑service issues. Support aircraft development and production programs by partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve NDT‑related technical challenges. Team Leadership & Development: Manage and develop a highly technical NDT team, including engineers, specialists, and technicians. Collaborate with the Quality Organization to establish and maintain a technician training and certification program, including initial qualification, recurrent training, and skill development with support of Gulfstream's M&P NDT Responsible Level III. Develop structured training plans, career progression paths, and succession planning for NDT personnel. Promote a culture of technical rigor, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Cross‑Functional & Organizational Interface: Serve as the primary interface between NDT, Quality, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain organizations. Support internal and external audits, regulatory inquiries, and industry standard compliance activities related to NDT. Ensure alignment between M&P engineering intent, inspection execution, and production realities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
13 years Engineering experience.
8 years specific technical discipline.
Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 yrs with Masters and 4 yrs with PhD in field applicable to this job.
5 years supervisory or broad managerial responsibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the cooperation of others.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in aerospace NDT, including inspection of composite and metallic aircraft structures.
Demonstrated experience with porosity inspection, bond inspection, and advanced ultrasonic techniques.
Hands-on experience with TTU systems, including equipment installation and start-up.
Proven experience leading and developing technical teams.
Strong working knowledge of NAS 410, including training, certification, and compliance requirements.
Experience developing and executing technician training and qualification programs.
Ability to effectively interface with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee NDT inspection methods for composite and metallic aircraft structures, including porosity detection, bond inspection, and advanced volumetric inspection techniques.
Supervise M&P NDT Engineers supporting C‑scan inspections, metal bond evaluation, and TTU‑based inspection systems type projects.
Evaluate, introduce, and implement new and emerging NDT technologies to improve inspection capability, efficiency, and confidence.
Provide technical guidance and oversight in support of M&P engineering projects, certification, production support, and in‑service issues.
Support aircraft development and production programs by partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve NDT‑related technical challenges.
Manage and develop a highly technical NDT team, including engineers, specialists, and technicians.
Collaborate with the Quality Organization to establish and maintain a technician training and certification program, including initial qualification, recurrent training, and skill development with support of Gulfstream's M&P NDT Responsible Level III.
Develop structured training plans, career progression paths, and succession planning for NDT personnel.
Promote a culture of technical rigor, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary interface between NDT, Quality, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain organizations.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory inquiries, and industry standard compliance activities related to NDT.
Ensure alignment between M&P engineering intent, inspection execution, and production realities.
Develops and administers organizational unit schedules, tasks, and deliverables, sets performance requirements, estimates work scopes, ensures quality of delivered product, and monitors budget performance.
Manages directly, or through subordinates, employees that perform similar or related tasks; establishes performance expectations, conducts performance appraisals, salary management, and participates in development, training, and counseling of employees.
Responsible for establishing and executing objectives that support both short and long term goals.
Conducts briefings for senior level management and conducts technical meetings for internal/external contacts and customers.
Acts as an advisor to subordinate supervisors or staff members to meet schedules and resolve complex technical or operational problems.
Directly participates in functional projects; must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to organizational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.