Quality NDT Manager

Veridiam•El Cajon, CA

About The Position

The Quality NDT Manager oversees full-cycle non-destructive testing (NDT) quality assurance operations in a highly regulated, precision manufacturing environment. The role ensures NDT work is performed safely and efficiently in compliance with applicable codes, standards, customer requirements, and the company’s quality management system. It manages NDT personnel, equipment, and procedures and verifies critical inspection results for mission-critical components made from exotic metals and high-performance alloys. The manager maintains NDT qualifications and certifications, written practices, inspection procedures, equipment controls, records, and reporting. The role leads investigations and continuous improvement, works with engineering and production to integrate inspection requirements into manufacturing, and serves as the NDT subject matter expert. It also includes hiring and performance responsibilities, employee feedback and development, and ensuring the team follows safety guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least seven years of NDT experience covering multiple methods in a manufacturing or inspection environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ASNT Level III or equivalent certification in at least one NDT method.
Working knowledge of NDT qualification standards and methods.
Knowledge and use of statistical control processes.
Strong analytical and methodical approach, including root-cause investigation and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills.
Leadership skills and ability to manage and develop a team.
Ability to prioritize and manage workflow.
Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
Access to the facility and employment is restricted under ITAR and/or EAR to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer must provide information for export-control review.

Nice To Haves

Multiple NDT method certifications are preferred.
Familiarity with auditing, supplier audits, NADCAP, or other industry-specific accreditations.

Responsibilities

Manage NDT inspection processes, Level I and II technicians, and subcontracted processes.
Develop, maintain, and enforce written practices for NDT qualification and certification, including SNT-TC-1A and NAS-410 as applicable.
Approve, oversee, and update NDT methods and procedures, including PT, MT, UT, RT, and ET.
Ensure NDT equipment is calibrated, maintained, qualified, and tracked.
Ensure inspections meet internal quality management system requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards.
Validate and approve inspection results; prepare and maintain final NDT reports, traceability records, audit trails, and certification logs.
Maintain accurate and organized NDT records, certifications, calibration logs, training records, and audit trails.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents related to exotic metals and assemblies.
Lead NDT non-conformance investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions; ensure systemic improvements.
Prepare metrics and management reports on NDT performance, defect trends, inspection cycle times, inspection costs, and scrap or rework related to NDT failures.
Support cross-functional teams, including engineering and production, to integrate inspection requirements early and ensure manufacturing-process changes trigger NDT review.
Serve as the NDT subject matter expert in high-precision exotic-metal manufacturing.
Identify new inspection equipment, methods, and capabilities to support NDT growth.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, and performance evaluation; provide constructive employee feedback.
Provide skill-development training on systems, equipment, policies, and procedures.
Recommend or initiate personnel actions, including hiring, transfers, or disciplinary measures.
Ensure the team and employees work within safety guidelines.
Demonstrate punctuality, follow supervisor directions and work rules, comply with company policies and procedures, and accept constructive feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or needed.