Corporate Functional Manager, Non-Destructive Testing

About the Role

Scot Forge is seeking a Corporate Functional Manager, Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) to provide enterprise‑wide leadership for NDT operations across its manufacturing facilities in Spring Grove, IL; Franklin Park, IL; and Clinton, WI. The role combines strategic responsibility with technical oversight of NDT systems, certifications, personnel, and inspection processes. It partners closely with Plant Managers, Quality, Metallurgy, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise‑wide NDT strategy, standards, performance metrics, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight of Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) programs across all facilities.
• Manage NDT personnel qualification, certification, training, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with customer, industry, and internal requirements for NDT processes, procedures, equipment, and records.
• Lead capital planning, technology investments, equipment modernization, and process standardization efforts.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve safety, quality, throughput, and overall operational performance.
• Drive transformational change through standardized inspection processes, operational‑excellence initiatives, and data‑driven continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor NDT leaders and technicians through coaching, certification programs, structured training, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with Quality, Metallurgy, Engineering, and Operations teams to solve complex technical challenges and meet demanding customer requirements.
• Oversee NDT methods, equipment calibration programs, written practices, audits, and certification systems across all plants.
• Serve as the enterprise subject‑matter expert for NDT technologies, customer specifications, industry standards, and inspection best practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in NDT, Quality, Metallurgical, or related manufacturing roles, including leadership of technical teams, operations, or multi‑site initiatives.
• Strong preference for experience in heavy manufacturing environments such as forging, steel, metals, foundry, aerospace, defense, or other industrial manufacturing operations.
• Deep knowledge of Non‑Destructive Testing methods, particularly Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
• ASNT Level III certification strongly preferred; certifications in multiple methods highly desirable.
• Proven success leading transformational change, continuous improvement, and operational performance initiatives across multiple locations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence results, develop talent, and build credibility with plant leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Hearing coverage
• Life Insurance and Disability benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) programs
• Paid time off, vacation, and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates