Assistant Manager NDT

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead and supervise the NDT team to ensuretimelyandaccurateinspection of components.

• Manage day-to-day NDT operations planning ofmanpower and workload distribution.

• Develop andmaintainNDT 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:

• Identifytraining 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 815 years of hands-on and supervisory experience in NDT.

• Valid Level II certifications in UT& IRand preferably VT. Level II (ASNT or ISO 9712)

• Experience in inspecting composite materialsor 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.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office NDT software and digital reporting tools.

• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight schedules.