Engineering Manager, ATDM Welding & NDT Training
Engineering Manager, ATDM Welding & NDT Training
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Description
Due to the nature of the work performed only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. This role is not eligible for remote work and will be based onsite in Danville Virginia.
About IALR
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research advanced learning economic development advanced manufacturing and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and breakthroughs create opportunity grow innovation power progress and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in preserving and delivering this mission daily.
About the Role
The Engineering Manager Welding & NDT is responsible for leading and advancing the welding and nondestructive testing instructional programs within the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) initiative. This position oversees instructors lab technicians instructional alignment equipment readiness student throughput and curriculum integrity to ensure that students are fully prepared for careers in defense manufacturing.
This role provides subject matter expertise in welding and NDT processes safety practices and instructional quality. The Engineering Manager contributes to continuous improvement efforts curriculum innovation and workforce development strategies while ensuring the hands-on training environment meets quality safety and stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support Welding and NDT instructors and lab technicians to deliver high-impact job-aligned training.
- Oversee curriculum design and alignment with industry standards (e.g. AWS ASNT) and defense manufacturing requirements.
- Ensure welding bays and NDT labs are equipped maintained and operated in accordance with safety and instructional best practices.
- Implement quality assurance protocols to support training effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership in welding processes visual and volumetric NDT methods and applicable safety standards.
- Guide instructional staff on best practices for lab safety equipment operation and student engagement.
- Monitor student performance and facilitate continuous improvement based on outcome data and employer feedback.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support shared projects and strategic goals across ATDMs Lines of Effort.
Work Location
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville VA.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering Materials Science Industrial Technology or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in welding NDT or related technical instruction or engineering.
- Demonstrated experience with welding processes (GMAW GTAW SMAW) and NDT methods (VT PT MT UT RT).
- Strong communication project management and team leadership skills.
- Familiarity with industrial safety and technical training environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in or with the defense manufacturing sector.
- Certification from AWS (CWI) or ASNT (Level II or III).
- Knowledge of DoD workforce readiness frameworks or occupational standards.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to operate and manipulate a keyboard.
- Must be able to move from building to building with limited travel.
- Light physical work may be required.
- Some travel may be required.
Salary & Benefits
IALR will offer salary that is commensurate with your experience. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical dental and vision coverage with lower-than-expected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.
IALR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Requests will be kept confidential and handled in accordance with applicable laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
