NDT Process Lead - Lead, Improve & Grow (4-Day Week)

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows, based in Congleton, Cheshire, is seeking an experienced NDT Process Lead to support and develop the NDT team, overseeing X-Ray and Dye Penetrant operations within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Holding a minimum Level 2 qualification in both Dye Penetrant Testing and Radiographic Testing, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure safe, compliant NDT delivery, and manage personnel development while coordinating with external Level III and audits to maintain

Qualifications

• NDT Level 2 in Radiography and Dye Penetrant Inspection.
• Engineering or manufacturing background in regulated industries.
• Experience with NADCAP requirements.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant operation of all NDT activities in line with requirements.
• Coordinate with external Level III and obtain approvals as needed.
• Review and improve NDT processes, standards and specifications.
• Develop and maintain NDT competence through training and induction of personnel.
• Ensure adequate skilled resource levels and cross-functional capability.
• Maintain NADCAP and regulatory approvals through audits and assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement across NDT processes and performance.
• Support MRB process and timely action closure.
• Lead recruitment and people management with accountability and collaboration.
• Promote effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

NDT leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Training & development

Job description

Senior Bird Bellows, based in Congleton, Cheshire, is seeking an experienced NDT Process Lead to support and develop the NDT team, overseeing X-Ray and Dye Penetrant operations within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Holding a minimum Level 2 qualification in both Dye Penetrant Testing and Radiographic Testing, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure safe, compliant NDT delivery, and manage personnel development while coordinating with external Level III and audits to maintain