Assistant Manager - NDT

Job Description Summary

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager - NDT is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving Non-Destructive Testing operations. This role involves planning and supervising NDT inspections, ensuring compliance with international standards, managing a team of NDT technicians, supporting manufacturing/repair teams, and driving certification, safety, and quality initiatives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead and supervise the NDT team to ensure timely and accurate inspection of components.

• Manage day-to-day NDT operations, planning of manpower, and workload distribution.

• Develop and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and inspection plans per applicable standards.

Technical & Operational Support:

• Ensure compliance with international standards such as ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ISO 9712, ASTM, ASME, etc.

• Review and approve inspection reports, defect evaluations, and final acceptance.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve inspection-related issues.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for NDT-related defects or failures.

Training & Certification:

• Identify training needs and drive skill development and cross-certification of NDT personnel.

• Ensure qualification, certification, and re-certification of NDT Level I/II inspectors.

Process Improvement & Audits:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in inspection reliability, process cycle time, and equipment uptime.

• Support internal and external audits (customer, third-party, ISO, etc.) related to NDT.

• Implement and monitor KPIs (e.g., First Pass Yield, Repair Cycle Time, Defect Rate).

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure safety practices are followed during all NDT activities, especially for radiography, confined space, and elevated work.

• Maintain calibration and compliance records for NDT instruments and equipment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B. Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 8–15 years of hands-on and supervisory experience in NDT.

• Valid Level II certifications in UT & IR and preferably VT. Level II (ASNT or ISO 9712)

• Experience in inspecting composite materials or turbine components is an added advantage.

• Strong knowledge of quality systems, documentation, and regulatory standards.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.

• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, NDT software, and digital reporting tools.

• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight schedules.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes