Assistant Manager - NDT

Job Description Summary Job Summary: The Assistant Manager - NDT is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving Non-Destructive Testing operations. This role involves planning and supervising NDT inspections, ensuring compliance with international standards, managing a team of NDT technicians, supporting manufacturing/repair teams, and driving certification, safety, and quality initiatives. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: Lead and supervise the NDT team to ensure timely and accurate inspection of components. Manage day-to-day NDT operations, planning of manpower , and workload distribution. Develop and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and inspection plans per applicable standards. Technical & Operational Support: Ensure compliance with international standards such as ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ISO 9712, ASTM, ASME, etc. Review and approve inspection reports, defect evaluations, and final acceptance. Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to resolve inspection-related issues. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for NDT-related defects or failures. Training & Certification: Identify training needs and drive skill development and cross-certification of NDT personnel. Ensure qualification, certification, and re-certification of NDT Level I/II inspectors. Process Improvement & Audits: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in inspection reliability, process cycle time, and equipment uptime. Support internal and external audits (customer, third-party, ISO, etc.) related to NDT. Implement and monitor KPIs (e.g., First Pass Yield, Repair Cycle Time, Defect Rate). Safety & Compliance: Ensure safety practices are followed during all NDT activities, especially for radiography, confined space, and elevated work. Maintain calibration and compliance records for NDT instruments and equipment. Qualifications & Experience: B. Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 8–15 years of hands-on and supervisory experience in NDT. Valid Level II certifications in UT & IR and preferably VT. Level II (ASNT or ISO 9712) Experience in inspecting composite materials or turbine components is an added advantage. Strong knowledge of quality systems, documentation, and regulatory standards. Skills & Competencies: Strong leadership and team management abilities. Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills. Effective communication and cross-functional coordination. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, NDT software, and digital reporting tools. Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight schedules. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes