NDT Quality Manager

Boeing•Ridley Park, PA

1d•$119,850 - $162,150•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an NDT Quality Manager to join our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) team under the BDS Fabrication Quality Organization in Philadelphia, PA! This position will be responsible for managing a team of NDT technicians/specialists. Experience managing collective bargaining unit (CBU) employees is highly desired.

Requirements

More than 3 years of experience in NDI (non-destructive inspection) or NDT (non-destructive test)
More than 3 years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (i.e. Customers, suppliers, peers and/or partners)
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing collective bargaining unit (CBU) employees is highly desired.
Bachelor’s degree
Current or previous NDT Level II / III certification in one or more NDT methods (ASNT Preferred)
More than 3 years of experience managing / supervising in Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing supporting AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) or industry / regulatory compliance
More than 5 years of experience with NDT (non-destructive test) or (NDI (non-destructive inspection)
Familiarity with National Aerospace Standard, NAS410
More than 1 year of quality auditing experience
Experience in project leadership that led to innovations, performance improvement, or risk mitigations
Knowledge of Quality and Lean processes and tools

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technicians and specialists, fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement to drive high performance and operational excellence.
Acquire and manage resources effectively to ensure inspections meet all customer and technical requirements while supporting and adhering to committed delivery dates.
Collaborates across organizational and functional boundaries with management partners to execute programs, drive improvements and corrective actions, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively enhance first-time quality.
Ensures effective communication across teams and leadership levels regarding strategies, project execution, risks, and mitigation plans.
Leads and supports continuous improvement efforts that encourage innovative solutions to advance Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) execution and address constraints with effective solution paths.
Provides education, coaching, and support to ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and standards.
Interfaces and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to support and promote the development and health of NDT skill improvement initiatives.