Quality NDT Manager
About The Position
Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner producing precision components and assemblies from exotic metals for critical aerospace, defense, medical, nuclear, and space applications. This role manages full-cycle non-destructive testing (NDT) quality assurance operations in a highly regulated precision-manufacturing environment where safety, documentation integrity, dimensional control, and traceability are paramount. The manager ensures that NDT work is performed safely and efficiently in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements, and oversees NDT personnel, equipment, procedures, certifications, and inspection results. The position also has personnel leadership responsibilities, including participating in hiring and performance evaluation, providing employee feedback and development, and recommending or initiating personnel actions. The successful candidate supports product integrity and regulatory compliance while improving inspection processes and capabilities.
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.
- Highly analytical and methodical approach, with strong root-cause investigation and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop a team.
- Ability to prioritize and manage workflow.
- Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
- Working knowledge of NDT qualification standards and methods.
- Knowledge and use of statistical control processes.
- Familiarity with auditing, supplier audits, NADCAP, or other industry-specific accreditations.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.
- Employment access is restricted by 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 eligibility and country-of-chargeability assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Multiple NDT method certifications are preferred.
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 comply with internal quality management system requirements, customer specifications, and industry standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, ASME, ASTM, and API as relevant.
- Validate and approve inspection results and prepare and maintain final NDT reports, traceability records, audit trails, and certification logs.
- Maintain complete 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 investigations of NDT non-conformances, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and 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, in integrating inspection requirements early and reviewing manufacturing-process changes for NDT implications.
- Serve as the NDT subject matter expert in high-precision exotic-metal manufacturing and identify new inspection equipment, methods, and capabilities.
- Participate in recruiting, hiring, and performance evaluation, and 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 follow safety guidelines.
- Follow supervisor directions, work rules, procedures, and company policies, and demonstrate reliable attendance, effective coworker interactions, and receptiveness to constructive feedback.
- Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
