Description Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You. Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride. Your Mission: Accountable for leading NDT team, overseeing productivity, efficiency, and quality management within the department's control. Explore the Depth of the Role: • Manage NDT inspectors, supervisors and Level III inspectors/Examiners • Assign resources to daily work ensuring all business requirements are met • Maintain NDT compliance to contract flow down and internal requirements • Ensure NDT is adequately staffed to support production needs • Spearhead continuous improvement of NDT and welding • Suggests equipment upgrades, process changes, and potential product or service adjustments. • Plans and coordinates department work schedules and provides status updates to plant leadership. • Monitors that NDT technicians and CWIs adhere to established procedures. • Ensures the maintenance and enhancement of current NDT practices to meet industry standards efficiently. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Mission Readiness: • Requires a High school diploma; technical school training or skilled trades experience preferred. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a specified manufacturing field. • At least three (3) years of supervisory experience. • Degree in Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. • ASNT Level II certification required, ASNT Level III or NAVSEA Examiner with NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 experience preferred • Leadership & motivational abilities. • Works well with others. • Able to multi-task and establish priorities. • Demonstrated excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently. • Must have the ability to change and adapt to new situations. • Must be able to read and understand blueprints and drawings (Weld symbols) • Well organized with good communication abilities • Industrious and hardworking • Possessing above average problem-solving abilities Travel Requirements: Occasional travel between locations as needed. Physical Requirements: • May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly. • May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver. Become a part of our Builders and you too can... • Uphold Safety and Quality Standards • Embody Team Spirit • Relentless Customer Focus • Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism • Execute with Excellence and Velocity What Keel will build for you: • Comprehensive Benefit Package • Competitive Pay • 401(k) Match • HSA/FSA • Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off • Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities • Shift Differentials • Overtime Potential • Paid on the Job Training • Certification Sponsorship Opportunities • Committed to Individual Career Growth • We Do Fun Things, Plus More! Need Assistance? If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [email protected] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans What we build, builds us.