NDT Ultra Sonic Shift Supervisor

NDT Ultra Sonic Shift Supervisor

Job Location s: US-CT-South Windsor

The Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Shift Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day execution of ultrasonic inspection operations during their assigned shift. This role provides direct supervision of all UT personnel on shift, including Level I, Level II, and trainee inspectors, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining compliance with NAS-410, customer requirements, and Element quality standards. The UT Shift Supervisor plays a key role in driving safety, quality, delivery, and accountability at the shift level and serves as the primary point of communication to the IUT NDT Manager.

Salary: $43.26 - $50.00 /hr DOE

• Provide direct supervision and leadership for all UT personnel on shift, including Level I, Level II, and trainee inspectors
• Organize, manage, and execute production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to customer commitments
• Actively monitor workflow, priorities, and capacity to maintain schedule adherence and maximize efficiency
• Ensure ultrasonic inspections are performed in accordance with NAS-410, customer specifications, and Element procedures
• Drive accountability for quality, productivity, attendance, and performance across the shift
• Identify and elevate capacity, equipment, or quality concerns that may impact delivery or compliance
• Coordinate daily activities, job assignments, and work sequencing to support production goals
• Support training, mentoring, and development of Level I, Level II, and trainee personnel
• Ensure accurate completion of inspection documentation, records, and system entries
• Promote and enforce Element's safety, quality, and operational standards at all times
• Support audits, customer visits, and corrective action activities as required

• Provide regular shift-level reporting to the IUT NDT Manager, including production status and schedule adherence; quality performance and inspection issues; staffing levels and training needs; safety concerns and corrective actions
• Escalate risks or deviations impacting quality, delivery, or compliance in a timely manner

• Minimum NAS-410 Level II Ultrasonic Testing certification required
• Strong working knowledge of ultrasonic testing methods and inspection requirements
• Previous supervisory or lead experience in an NDT or manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience supervising multiple skill levels, including trainees
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills
• Ability to interpret and execute production plans while maintaining quality compliance
• Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in immersion ultrasonic testing environments
• Aerospace, defense, or other regulated industry experience
• Familiarity with Element Materials Technology systems and processes

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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