NDE Operations Lead – Oil & Gas Quality & Compliance

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Suisio; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH is seeking an experienced NDE Manager for a Suisio-based role. You will lead internal and external NDT teams, ensure compliance with QC plans, and guarantee continuity during assembly phases across VT, PT, MT, UT, and related methods.

The position requires 3+ years in NDE management within Oil & Gas or pressure equipment, ISO 9712 and ASNT Level 2 certifications, and strong English plus MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in NDE management within Oil & Gas or pressure equipment.
• ISO 9712 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level 2 certification in VT, MT, PT, RT, and UT is mandatory; Level 3 is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical drawings and pressure equipment regulations (ASME BPVC, UNI EN ISO).
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 frameworks.
• Medical fitness for working at heights and in confined spaces is required.
• Proficient in technical English and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Coordinate and manage internal and external NDT personnel across shifts.
• Operations & Inspection: Oversee NDT (VT, PT, MT, UT, PHA, TOFD, LT) on fabrication and incoming materials.
• Quality Control Collaboration: Review QC Plans with the QC Inspector and report inspection outcomes.
• Technical Execution: Interpret radiography and execute witness inspections with clients or third-party inspectors.
• Continuous Improvement: Manage NCRs and support production in troubleshooting.
• Asset Management: Ensure availability and calibration of all NDE instruments and blocks.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

ISO 9712 Certification

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level 2 in VT/MT/PT/RT/UT

Tools

NDT instruments

Radiography equipment

TOFD tools

Job description

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH is seeking an experienced NDE Manager for a Suisio-based role. You will lead internal and external NDT teams, ensure compliance with QC plans, and guarantee continuity during assembly phases across VT, PT, MT, UT, and related methods.

The position requires 3+ years in NDE management within Oil & Gas or pressure equipment, ISO 9712 and ASNT Level 2 certifications, and strong English plus MS Office skills.