Senior Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Manager

Senior Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Manager to join our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) quality team located in Berkeley, MO!

This Senior Quality leader position is a key member of the BDS St. Louis Fabrication Quality leadership team.  Selected leader will interface with executive and senior leadership across the St. Louis site, BDS organization, divisions, programs and functions. This position is looking for a detail oriented, highly organized change agent to lead NDT Frist Line Leaders, NDT Technical team, and support the wider BDS NDT skill integration, compliance / risk mitigation, and skill workforce planning.

 

Successful candidates will need the following skills and experience:

• Ability to serve as a strategic decision maker

• Ability to understand big-picture and inter-relationships

• Leadership experience with integrated technical requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Direct experience communicating, collaborating, and building consensus with functional stakeholders

• Effective change leader; Ability to build an environment of inclusion, transparency and trust

• Ability and skill to effectively engage and advise executives and senior leaders within the business, thoughtfully challenging leadership when necessary

• Ability and skill to organize complex details with developed recommendations for executive consumption

• Working knowledge of quality processes and tools, i.e. Root Cause Corrective Action, Control of Nonconforming Material

• Proficient with utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of FLL and Technical NDT personnel, fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement to drive high performance and operational excellence.

• Acquire and manage resources effectively to ensure inspections meet all customer and technical requirements while supporting and adhering to committed delivery dates.

• Develop and evaluate NDT cost and price proposals, along with comprehensive business cases, to support informed decision-making and ensure alignment with BDS Fabrication Quality strategic objectives and support business partner’s needs.

• Keeps stakeholders informed by effectively communicating business vision, strategies, and program or project status. Actively conducts and participates in leadership meetings, delivers impactful presentations, and listens attentively to employee concerns and suggestions to foster engagement and alignment.

• Builds and nurtures an organizational culture that values open, honest communication and a strong commitment to first-time quality.

• Acts as the primary escalation point for team issues or challenges, demonstrating the ability to triage and de-escalate conflicts efficiently with all impacted parties.

• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by deploying enterprise best practices and driving employee engagement initiatives aimed at improving cost efficiency, quality, delivery, employee job satisfaction, and customer satisfaction.

• Collaborates across organizational and functional boundaries with management partners to execute programs, drive improvements and corrective actions, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively enhance first-time quality.

• Ensures effective communication across teams and leadership levels regarding strategies, project execution, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Leads and supports continuous improvement efforts that encourage innovative solutions to advance Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) execution and address constraints with effective solution paths.

• Provides education, coaching, and support to ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and standards.

• Interfaces and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to support and promote the development and health of NDT skill improvement initiatives.

• Holds responsibility and accountability for NDT quality program management and leadership, including resourcing, staffing, program quality integration related to NDT requirements, and overall quality oversight.

• Collaborates with Operations, Quality, Engineering, regulatory agencies, and suppliers/partners to resolve issues impacting component build, testing, and delivery. Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports to ensure alignment and success.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree

• More than 3 years of experience in NDI (non-destructive inspection) or NDT (non-destructive test)

• More than 3 years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (i.e. Customers, suppliers, peers and/or partners)

• More than 3 years of experience managing / supervising in Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing supporting AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) or industry / regulatory compliance

• More than 1 year of leadership experience with technical teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Current or previous NDT Level II / III certification in one or more NDT methods (ASNT Preferred)

• Experience with developing or evaluating cost/price proposals and business cases

• More than 5 years of experience with NDT (non-destructive test) or (NDI (non-destructive inspection)

• Familiarity with National Aerospace Standard, NAS410

• More than 1 year of quality auditing experience

• Experience in project leadership that led to innovations, performance improvement, or risk mitigations

• Knowledge of Quality and Lean processes and tools

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Travel:

This position may require up to 15% travel.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD 132,600 - 179,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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