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.