NDT Manager

Description

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.

Accountable for leading NDT team, overseeing productivity, efficiency, and quality management within the department's control.

• 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.

• 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

Occasional travel between locations as needed.

• 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.

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

• 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!

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email  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