Senior NDT Supervisor – Quality & Defense Projects

Keel; 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

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship Opportunites

Career Growth

We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Job summary

Keel, a leader in defense and aerospace fabrication, seeks an NDT Supervisor to oversee non‑destructive testing for NAVSEA, Army, and commercial projects. You will supervise NDT personnel, maintain equipment, review documentation, and guide teams to ensure compliance with military standards and company procedures.

The role requires ASNT Level III preferred, strong leadership, and knowledge of MIL-STD, NAVSEA, ASTM, and ISO 9001/AS9100, plus excellent communication.

Qualifications

• NDT Level III certification strongly preferred; Level II certification may be acceptable with supervisory experience.
• Proven 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.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement programs for inspection and NDT processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate NDT and quality inspection personnel performing inspections 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.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, and specifications to guide inspection teams.
• Identify non‑conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Maintain NDT equipment, ensuring proper calibration and compliance with standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections for DOD, NAVSEA, Army, and commercial clients.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in quality processes and NDT practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, findings, and corrective actions.

Skills

NDT supervision

Leadership

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

QA documentation software

Job description

Keel, a leader in defense and aerospace fabrication, seeks an NDT Supervisor to oversee non‑destructive testing for NAVSEA, Army, and commercial projects. You will supervise NDT personnel, maintain equipment, review documentation, and guide teams to ensure compliance with military standards and company procedures.

The role requires ASNT Level III preferred, strong leadership, and knowledge of MIL-STD, NAVSEA, ASTM, and ISO 9001/AS9100, plus excellent communication.