Supervisor, NDT

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Hampton (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks an NDT Supervisor to design, implement and oversee nondestructive testing programs. You will record results, maintain documentation, and lead a team in ultrasound and radiography testing to ensure conformance with specifications.

Strongly preferred NAS 410 Certification Level 3 or the path to Level 3 via NAS 410 standards, with the ability to achieve GD-OTS Level 3 through training and testing. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• NAS 410 Certification Level 2 or ability to achieve Level 1/2 per NAS 410.

Responsibilities

• Participates in NDT program development, implementation and administration.
• Oversees results documented per specification.
• Supervises personnel using ultrasound or radiography during testing.
• Recommends corrective actions based on equipment and system tests.
• Administers NDT procedures, policies and techniques as needed.
• Leads NDT training and directs the work of other employees.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Problem solving

Time management

Manual dexterity

Non-destructive testing

Education

Associate's Degree

NAS 410 Certification Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ultrasound equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Designs, develops and implements nondestructive testing (NDT) to evaluate the properties and conformance of a material, component or system without causing damage. Records, analyzes and reports test results. Writes testing plans and maintains test documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements.

STRONGLY PREFERRED: NAS 410 Certification Level 3: State or ASNT issued industrial radiographer certificate - Ability to achieve GD-OTS Level 3 certification in alignment with NAS 410 standards, through education, training, and testing, and perform the required Level 3 requirements

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Working supervisor of a team (spends a portion of time performing the work supervised) or supervises the daily activities of production team members
• Must have one or more of any direct report type
• Analyses information to solve on-going problems and implements procedures and approaches to complete work
• Responsible for results of the team
• Provides direction to team using extensive knowledge of established precedents and practices
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Participates in the development, implementation and administration of programs and activities within the nondestructive testing function of the organization.
• Oversees that results are documented in accordance with the specification.
• Supervises the work of personnel who utilize ultrasound, radiography, or other techniques during the testing process.
• Supervises findings of equipment and system performance checks and recommends corrective actions.
• Administers and oversees nondestructive testing procedures, policies, and techniques as necessary.
• Leads, oversees and tracks NDT training as needed.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 3-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Other: NAS 410 Certification Level 2: State issued industrial radiographer certificate - Ability to achieve Level I or Level 2 certification in alignment with NAS 410 standards, through education, training, and testing, and perform the required Level 2 requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Science Degree in NDT or equivalent training and experience
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Problem-solving skills. Time management skills. Manual dexterity. Non-destructive testing.

Physical Requirements

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.