NDT Quality Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an NDT Quality Manager to join our Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) team under the BDS Fabrication Quality Organization in Philadelphia, PA!

This position will be responsible for managing a team of NDT technicians/specialists. Experience managing collective bargaining unit (CBU) employees is highly desired.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technicians and specialists, 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.
• 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.

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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)
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership"

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

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.

Shift:

This position is for the 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 $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 04, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.