Quality Assurance / NDT Supervisor

Le Sueur Incorporated; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated in Minnesota is seeking an experienced NDT Supervisor to lead nondestructive testing operations supporting manufacturing and customer requirements. The role acts as NAS410 Level III for PT and RT, ensuring compliance with NAS410, ASTM, and aerospace quality standards, and oversees training, certification, and quality audits.

You will coordinate inspection priorities with production and quality teams, supervise Level I/II staff, and maintain NDT process controls, safety, and

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related field.
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Radiographic Testing (RT) using hard copy film.
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain NDT written practices.
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain technique sheets, work instructions, and inspection procedures.
• Ensure NAS410 compliance and alignment with customer specifications and ASTM standards.
• Supervise and support Level I and II NDT personnel.
• Administer qualification and certification examinations for NDT personnel.
• Interpret radiographic film and penetrant indications to determine acceptance.
• Maintain NDT process controls: film processing, darkroom controls, penetrant checks, calibration, viewing conditions, audit readiness.
• Coordinate daily inspection priorities with production and quality teams.
• Lead internal audits and corrective action investigations.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material related to NDT findings.
• Assist engineering and quality teams with defect analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety requirements and safe operation of radiographic equipment and NDT areas.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) experience

Job description

The NDT Supervisor is responsible for oversight, administration, technical direction, and execution of nondestructive testing activities in support of manufacturing and customer requirements. This position serves as the designated NAS410 Level III for Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) and Radiographic Testing (RT - hard copy film radiography), ensuring compliance with customer specifications, aerospace requirements, internal procedures, and applicable industry standards.

The NDT Supervisor will lead NDT personnel, maintain certification programs, approve techniques and procedures, support audits, and ensure timely inspection of castings and components while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Radiographic Testing (RT - hard copy film)
• Develop, review, approve, and maintain:
  • NDT written practices
  • Technique sheets
  • Work instructions
  • Inspection procedures
  • Training and certification records
• Ensure compliance with:
  • NAS410
  • Customer specifications
  • ASTM standards
  • Aerospace and internal quality requirements
• Supervise and support Level I and Level II NDT personnel
• Administer qualification and certification examinations for NDT personnel
• Interpret radiographic film and penetrant indications to determine product acceptability
• Maintain NDT process controls including:
  • Film processing
  • Darkroom controls
  • Penetrant system checks
  • Equipment calibration
  • Viewing conditions
  • Audit readiness
• Coordinate daily inspection priorities with production and quality teams
• Internal audits
• Corrective action investigations
• Review and disposition nonconforming material related to NDT findings
• Assist engineering and quality teams with defect analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety requirements and applicable regulations
• Maintain safe operation of radiographic equipment and NDT areas

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience, Physical Requirements)

• Associate or Bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering, quality, or related technical field
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) experience