Remote Senior NDT Program Lead - Shipbuilding & Defense

Element Materials Technology; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking an experienced Level III/Program Engineer to oversee Advanced NDT programs in shipbuilding and defense. The role is remote, supporting national shipbuilding initiatives and coordinating with customers, project managers, and field teams to ensure flawless execution of PAUT, UT, VT, and other NDT technologies.

Key responsibilities include program execution, personnel qualification, procedure development, and driving strategic growth across the Shipbuilding

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NDT methods and best practices.
• Minimum 8 years of program and NDT experience.
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding, defense, or heavy industrial inspection programs.
• Experience with personnel qualification and certification programs.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25–50% to support customers and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Advanced NDT programs for shipbuilding, defense, aerospace, and industrial customers.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, and technical resources to meet project requirements.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and customer communications.
• Support proposal development, estimating, and project startup activities.
• Monitor project performance, quality, utilization, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

NDT methods knowledge

Program/NDT experience

Travel ability

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Element Materials Technology is seeking an experienced Level III/Program Engineer to oversee Advanced NDT programs in shipbuilding and defense. The role is remote, supporting national shipbuilding initiatives and coordinating with customers, project managers, and field teams to ensure flawless execution of PAUT, UT, VT, and other NDT technologies.

Key responsibilities include program execution, personnel qualification, procedure development, and driving strategic growth across the Shipbuilding