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NDT Process Lead

Congleton, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead and develop NDT team capabilities for X-Ray and Dye Penetrant operations in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Role type

Senior NDT Process Lead

Builds

NDT processes, standards, and personnel competence

Domain

Manufacturing (Aerospace, Petro-chemical, Gas, Nuclear)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

NDT Level 2 in Radiography & Dye Penetrant Inspection, Engineering experience in aerospace or related industry, Knowledge of metal forming processes and welding, Engineering drawing and specification interpretation, HSE considerations, NADCAP requirements knowledge

Preferred skills

Formal Leadership training, NDT Level 3 capability

Technologies

X-Ray equipment, Dye Penetrant equipment

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, effective, and compliant operation of all NDT activities; Coordinate with contracted external Level III personnel; Maintain and improve NDT processes, standards, and specifications; Develop and maintain NDT competence through training and qualification; Ensure adequate skilled resource levels; Maintain customer, regulatory, and NADCAP approvals through audits; Drive continuous improvement initiatives; Lead recruitment and people management activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities

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