NDT Area Manager

Precision Castparts -; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NDT Global Desert Ndt, LLC is seeking a Production Manager to oversee X-Ray and two FPI lines across multiple shifts. The role focuses on safe manufacturing, quality and productivity, while applying lean principles and NADCAP/AS9100 requirements.

You will lead hiring, training and supervision to ensure targets are met within budget. The position emphasizes budget ownership, process improvements, and cross‑functional coordination with maintenance, quality, and sourcing teams to sustain throughput

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Requires five years’ experience as a certified X-Ray and FPI Level 2.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop others.
• Proficient in spreadsheet, financial, inventory and production planning tools.
• May require annual hazardous waste training and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee X-Ray Department and two FPI lines across all shifts.
• Ensure safe manufacture of products and compliance with safety policies.
• Lead budgeting, planning processes, and lean/TOC/NEI initiatives.
• Develop and coach subordinate supervisory staff; manage staffing and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to NADCAP and AS9100 procedures and drive throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Training & development

Education

X-Ray & FPI Level 2 Certification

Tools

NADCAP procedures

AS9100 procedures

Job description

NDT.org Job Number:83052* Please reference NDT.org Job Number on all correspondence

SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the activities of X-Ray and FPI Production areas in SSBO and following established procedures and approved processes. Responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in a most cost-effective manner. Will manage multiple shifts and/or departments. May manage production functions by delegation to Production Supervisors and/or shift/department leads.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Span of Control
  Responsible for X-Ray Department and two FPI lines and all assigned employees across all shifts.
• Manufacturing Expertise
  Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply PCC budgeting process and financial management tools. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to understand and apply the PCC planning process. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply the PCC manufacturing processes in area of responsibility. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply "lean", "TOC", "interference management" and "NEI" processes in area of responsibility. Demonstrated ability to manage more complex processes, procedures, and functions.
• Principle Accountabilities
  Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of responsibility, and maintaining a safe, injury free work environment. Ensures compliance with legal requirements and company safety policies.
  Ensures that all employees work in a safe manner and that each employee is properly trained in all safety procedures. Ensures that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
  Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
  Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions, including NADCAP requirements.
  Plans, organizes and supervises operations in accordance with production schedules and requirements in the most cost-effective manner. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and assures compliance by assigned employees.
  Manages performance measures in area of responsibility.
  Ensures that thru-put and target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or exceeded.
  Works with employees to effectively resolve workplace issues, gives necessary feedback on employee performance.
  Conducts formal performance appraisals and recommends/approves pay increases, transfers, promotions, discipline and terminations in accordance with Company policies and procedures and state and federal laws.
  Interviews and hires (recommend for hire) employees. Is aware of and manages hiring process with consideration for affirmative action goals and EEO requirements.
  Is responsible for training and developing subordinate supervisory staff to safely and effectively manage assigned production operations.
  Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental safety, efficiency, productivity, quality, cooperation and morale.
  Maintains adequate staffing to meet required production schedules.
  Leads the annual budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
  As appropriate, submits Capital Equipment requests with cost qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Requires five years’ experience as a certified X-Ray and FPI Level 2.
• Requires that the incumbent be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have demonstrated abilities to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills or the ability to develop the skills.
• Must be computer literate, particularly in spreadsheet; financial; inventory and production planning and tracking applications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• May be required to complete annual hazardous waste training, handle hazardous waste, complete weekly inspections, or manage areas that generate or handle hazardous waste.

OTHERS

• Desirable three years’ experience as a Certified Level Three Examiner for X-Ray and FPI.
• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience supervising inspecting of castings through an NDT production environment.
• Desirable to have worked Production NDT processes as a Level Two Operator in X-Ray and FPI.
• Must have working knowledge of all NADCAP and AS9100 procedures and assure all production areas maintain compliance.
• Must work collaboratively with site Responsible Level Three to assure compliance is maintained and throughput objectives are met.
• Desirable to have demonstrated experience in 6S/Lean.