NDT and Testing Supervisor

The NDT and Testing Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing all non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection activities within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures product integrity, compliance with industry standards and continuous improvement of testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NDT and testing teams, including training, performance management and development
• Develop, implement and maintain testing procedures and standards in line with regulatory and customer requirements
• Provide guidance and mentoring for NDT personnel at all levels
• Oversee inspection and testing of materials, components and finished products to select NDT methods, establish NDT techniques and assist in establishing acceptance criteria where none are otherwise available
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (for example ISO, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASTM International, EN)
• Coordinate with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve quality issues
• Manage equipment calibration, maintenance and procurement
• Conduct audits and support external inspections and certifications
• Analyse testing data and generate reports for management and customers
• Drive continuous improvement and CapEx initiatives for testing processes
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance in all testing activities.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science or a related field
• Extensive experience in NDT/testing within a manufacturing environment
• Certified in relevant NDT methods (ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT), magnetic particle testing (MT), penetrant testing (PT), visual testing (VT)) at Level 2 or 3 is preferred
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency with testing equipment and inspection technologies.
  
  

Skills And Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Project management capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset.
  
  

This work is undertaken with UK defence customers. The successful candidate must be a British citizen and either hold or be eligible to obtain security check (SC) clearance. They must also have been working or resident in the UK for a minimum of five years.