Senior NDT Supervisor — Defense & NAVSEA Quality

Yackandandah Community Development Company; Hollywood (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Training & Certification Sponsorship

Job summary

Keel is seeking an experienced NDT Supervisor to oversee non-destructive testing and quality inspections for defense, NAVSEA, Army, and commercial projects. The role demands certification, supervisory expertise, and strong documentation practices.

The position requires reading and interpreting engineering drawings and procedures, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD, NAVSEA, and internal quality standards.

Qualifications

• NDT Level III certification strongly preferred; Level II may be acceptable with supervisory experience.
• Supervisory experience in NDT and quality inspection for defense, government, and commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of NAVSEA, Army, and commercial standards/specifications (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, ASTM, AWS D1.1/D1.5).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, and technical documents.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with QA documentation and reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate NDT and quality inspection personnel on welding, fabrication, and assemblies across NAVSEA, Army, and commercial projects.
• Assign inspection tasks and ensure compliance with contractual, military, and commercial standards.
• Oversee NDT activities including UT, MT/MPI, PT/LPT, RT/X-ray, VT.
• Review and approve inspection plans, procedures, and reports.
• Ensure inspection personnel are trained, certified, and comply with ASNT, NAVSEA, Army, and internal standards.
• Maintain NDT equipment and calibration; participate in audits for DOD, NAVSEA, Army, and commercial clients.

Skills

NDT Level III

NDT Level II

Supervisory experience

NAVSEA/Army standards

Reading drawings/procedures

Leadership

Communication

QA documentation

Job description

Keel is seeking an experienced NDT Supervisor to oversee non-destructive testing and quality inspections for defense, NAVSEA, Army, and commercial projects. The role demands certification, supervisory expertise, and strong documentation practices.

The position requires reading and interpreting engineering drawings and procedures, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD, NAVSEA, and internal quality standards.