Technical Director, Remote Aerospace NDT & Quality Ops

MISTRAS Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Technical Director responsible for driving operational performance and quality across multiple labs. The ideal candidate will lead a team of technical experts, manage projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a minimum of 3-5 years in aerospace leadership, a strong focus on operational transformation, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape best practices and technical governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ leadership experience in Aerospace or related sectors.
• Proven experience with remote team management.
• Strong background in project management, budgets, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 7–9 technical experts.
• Manage performance and communication across a remote team.
• Act as liaison between laboratory operations and quality teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across lab locations.

Skills

Leadership in Aerospace or Space sectors

Managing distributed teams

Project and program management

ISO/IEC 17025 and NADCAP knowledge

Operational transformation

Education

Engineering degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical)

Job description

MISTRAS Group, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Technical Director responsible for driving operational performance and quality across multiple labs. The ideal candidate will lead a team of technical experts, manage projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a minimum of 3-5 years in aerospace leadership, a strong focus on operational transformation, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape best practices and technical governance across the organization.