NDT Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced composites manufacturer is seeking an NDT Supervisor to oversee safety and team management at its Kent, WA location. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of aerospace inspection experience and NDT Level 2 certification. Responsibilities include ensuring team adherence to safety standards and maintaining quality protocols. Join a company committed to innovation in aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as NDT Level 2 in aerospace, composite part inspection.
• Experience as NDT Level 3 is a plus.
• Certification in NAS 410 and ASTM/AWS specs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure team adherence to safety protocols.
• Manage personnel, including recruiting and performance reviews.
• Develop and mentor team members, ensuring training records are accurate.

Skills

Team leadership

NDT Level 2

Safety protocol adherence

Quality standards knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Calibrated tools and equipment

Job description

Overview

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel Corporation is currently seeking an NDT Supervisor for our Kent, WA location.

Summary pay range: $83,500 - $125,300 annual salary.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Work with team leads to promote and maintain a safe work environment and operation. Ensure all members of the NDT team are following safety protocols and procedures and maintaining a “safety first” mindset.
• Promote teamwork atmosphere and inspire positive team morale.
• Manage personnel, including recruiting, annual performance reviews, coaching, managing work schedule, and monitoring labor hours and overtime.
• Development of team members: coaching, training, ensuring team members’ training records are accurate and Level 3 as directed in support of training and certification programs.
• Manage NDT resource projections and personnel assignments to meet demanding schedules and providing NDT timely inspection status updates.
• Work with engineers to review design concepts, support development tests and contribute to process development.
• Ensure NDT output meet quality standards in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Ensure production protocols are followed and team supports 5S standards and other continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience as NDT Level 2 in aerospace, composite part inspection. Experience as NDT Level 3, a plus.
• 2+ years of demonstrated ability to manage and lead strong and high-performing teams.
• Certification in and/or knowledge of NAS 410 and ASTM/AWS specs for certifications and inspection requirements.
• Hold and maintain at minimum a Level II ASNT certification.
• Knowledge of drawings, production work orders, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities.

Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, temporary worker, refugee status, asylum recipient, or other eligible status as allowed by law. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, origin, disability, or protected veteran status.