NDT & Testing Lead — Quality, Compliance & Innovation

Arabelle Services UK Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions seeks an NDT & Testing Supervisor to lead testing across a manufacturing environment, ensuring product integrity and regulatory compliance. You will mentor NDT personnel, develop procedures, and coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

The role requires UK Defence clearance capability (or the ability to obtain SC level clearance), British citizenship, and residency in the UK for at least 5 years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• NDT/testing experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Certified in relevant NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT, VT) – Level II or III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NDT and testing teams, including training and performance management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain testing procedures and standards per regulatory and customer requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentoring for NDT personnel at all levels.
• Oversee inspection and testing of materials, components, and finished products.
• Select NDT methods, establish techniques, and help set acceptance criteria where needed.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/ASME/ASTM/EN standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, production and quality to resolve issues.
• Manage equipment calibration, maintenance, and procurement.
• Conduct audits and support external inspections and certifications.
• Analyze testing data and generate management/customer reports.
• Drive continuous improvement and CAPEX initiatives for testing processes.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in testing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication

Reporting

Project management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Arabelle Solutions seeks an NDT & Testing Supervisor to lead testing across a manufacturing environment, ensuring product integrity and regulatory compliance. You will mentor NDT personnel, develop procedures, and coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

The role requires UK Defence clearance capability (or the ability to obtain SC level clearance), British citizenship, and residency in the UK for at least 5 years.