Non Destructive Test; NDT Manager of Operations – Level 1 - R10229919-2

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Non Destructive Test (NDT) Manager of Operations – Level 1 to join our team in Promontory, UT. The preferred location is Promontory, UT, with possibility of Clearfield, UT.

• Lead a team of skilled NDT technicians and supervisors to ensure product quality across multi‑shift operations.
• Ensure daily safe execution of hazardous operations to AHOPS, SA‑22 and other requirements.
• Manage NDT inspection demand with schedulers, ops, and VSETs.
• Maintain department NDT certification compliance to NAS‑410 and act as department responsible level III per QA‑16.
• Coordinate work across NDT organization to support peak demand and overtime.
• Manage budget, downtime, and the organization’s SQDEC board.
• Provide input for OSCB/PPCB, program management, change boards, and senior management.
• Manage personnel development and track performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Approved STEM bachelor’s degree with 7 years of professional experience OR approved STEM master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start.
• Four or more years in a leadership/supervisory role in manufacturing or quality operations.
• Working knowledge of NDT methods, change‑management processes and quality procedures.
• Hold one or more NDT level II certifications and have the capability to obtain at least one level III certification.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated organization and communication skills in a high‑pace environment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including coaching, developing, and mentoring others.

• Ability to drive change through creating, sustaining, and improving standards and procedures.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent time‑management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented yet able to understand the big picture.
• Broad understanding of company policies and procedures.

• Primary level salary range: $ - $.
• Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus based on performance and company results.
• Possibly eligible for Long‑Term Incentives at VP/Director level.
• Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off for vacation and personal business.
• Other total rewards as per Northrop Grumman Total Rewards site.

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required up to 25% of the time.

Clearance required:

none to start.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.