NDT Manager - #2078097

Position: NDT Manager

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £55K, commensurate with experience

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for an NDT Manager, to join an established & growing client within the Sheffield area.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Manage and supervise daily NDT operations within the department
• Perform and oversee NDT inspections in accordance with written procedures, customer specifications, and applicable standards
• Plan production activities and coordinate workflow to meet production requirements
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and workflow to meet production requirements
• Create, review, and maintain NDT procedures, work instructions, and operating procedures
• Support audits and liaise with the Quality Department and external Auditors
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, certifications, training, and personnel competency
• Review and approve inspection reports and certification documentation
• Organise and monitor technical training and competency assessments
• Ensure all NDT personnel adhere to approved procedures and safe systems of work
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance of NDT equipment
• Ensure consumables, facilities, and inspections areas are maintained in a safe and orderly condition
• Support corrective and preventative actions related to quality and inspection issues
• Ensure route cards and associated documentation are completed accurately and on time
• Manage radiographic activities in compliance with radiation safety regulations and Company requirements
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) where appointed and suitably trained
• Conduct or support operator annual eye tests in accordance with EN18490
• Ensure waste disposal is conducted correctly and safely

Previous Experience:

• Demonstrated experience supervising NDT personnel and inspection activities
• Working knowledge of aerospace or manufacturing quality systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills

Qualifications Required

• Certified to a minimum of Level 2 Radiographic Testing (RT) in accordance with NAS410 and /or EN4179.
• Additional methods desirable DPI / FPI