Department Manager, NDT at Element Materials Technology

Compton, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, People Management, NDT, Coaching, Recruiting, P&L, Budgeting, Cost Control, Continuous Improvement, Technical Compliance, RCCA, Audits, Safety, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Technical Documentation

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview The NDT Department Manager is responsible for leading and growing the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) department in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role provides operational, people, and business leadership to ensure inspection activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with aerospace, customer, and regulatory requirements. The position works in close partnership with the Level III to ensure technical compliance while driving high throughput, repeatable processes, and continuous improvement. Salary: $90,000 - $130,000/yr DOE Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Lead, coach, and develop a growing NDT team, managing 10+ technical employees including supervisors and technicians Recruit, onboard, train, and retain qualified NDT personnel to support business growth Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and provide ongoing coaching and corrective guidance Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-first culture Operational & Business Management Oversee daily NDT laboratory operations to meet customer commitments, quality standards, and production targets Demonstrate strong business acumen, with direct responsibility or involvement in departmental P&L, budgeting, and cost control preferred Balance throughput, quality, and efficiency while maintaining compliant, repeatable processes Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework, improve turnaround time, and increase operational effectiveness Technical & Compliance Oversight Partner closely with the Level III to ensure NDT methods, procedures, techniques, and certifications comply with applicable aerospace, customer, and regulatory requirements Ensure all NDT activities are performed in accordance with Level III–approved procedures and written practices Support the Responsible Level III in the development, review, and maintenance of NDT procedures and technical documentation Interpret and apply test specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documents in coordination with the Responsible Level III Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of findings Lead and support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities to address nonconformances while maintaining high throughput Promote and enforce a strong safety-first culture across all NDT operations Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a critical operational point of contact for internal teams and customers Communicate effectively to align priorities and resolve issues Deliver professional customer service and timely resolution of technical or operational concerns Skills / Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or higher preferred Minimum 5 years of experience in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT); 7+ years preferred Proven experience managing and scaling technical teams (5+ employees preferred) Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing technical staff Direct experience setting performance goals, conducting evaluations, and coaching employees Strong understanding of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies and quality systems Ability to read and interpret test specifications, drawings, and technical documents Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends when required Demonstrated commitment to safety and regulatory compliance Work Environment & Physical Requirements Fast-paced, hands-on laboratory environment Regular exposure to industrial equipment, machinery, chemicals, and testing materials Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, lab coats, and other safety gear Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds Work performed around mechanical and industrial equipment Team-oriented environment with a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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Responsibilities

The Department Manager leads and develops the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) team, ensuring all inspection activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with aerospace and regulatory requirements. This role involves overseeing daily laboratory operations, managing departmental P&L aspects, and partnering with the Level III for technical compliance and continuous improvement.