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