NDT Supervisor

About the role

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You. 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.

The NDT Supervisor oversees and coordinates all non-destructive testing (NDT) and quality inspection activities for defense (DOD NAVSEA), Army, and commercial projects. This role ensures that inspections are performed in compliance with military specifications, industry standards, and company quality procedures. The NDT Supervisor manages inspection personnel, maintains NDT equipment, reviews documentation, and provides technical guidance to ensure project compliance and high-quality standards.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can... Uphold Safety and Quality Standards, Embody Team Spirit, Relentless Customer Focus, Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism, Execute with Excellence and Velocity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate NDT and quality inspection personnel performing inspections on welding, fabrication, and assemblies across NAVSEA, Army, and commercial projects.
• Assign inspection tasks and ensure compliance with contractual, military, and commercial standards.
• Oversee NDT activities including: Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT / MPI), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT / LPT), Radiographic Testing (RT / X-ray), Visual Inspection (VT).
• Review and approve inspection plans, procedures, and reports.
• Ensure inspection personnel are trained, certified, and comply with ASNT, NAVSEA, Army, and internal standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, and specifications to guide inspection teams.
• Identify non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Maintain NDT equipment, ensuring proper calibration and compliance with standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, representing the quality team for DOD, NAVSEA, Army, and commercial clients.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in quality processes and NDT practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, findings, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• NDT Level III certification (ASNT or equivalent) strongly preferred; Level II certification in multiple NDT methods may be acceptable