NDT Level III / Program Manager – Power & Propulsion Services
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 14, 2026.
Overview
Element Materials Technology is seeking an experienced Level III / Program Manager to support the continued growth of our Power & Propulsion Services organization.
This position will provide technical leadership as a certified Level III while supporting program ownership and execution of the 250-1500 and 2132 programs. The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between customers, operations, quality, recruiting, and technical personnel to ensure successful execution of shipbuilding, defense, and industrial inspection programs.
The position will be responsible for program performance, customer satisfaction, personnel development, technical compliance, and strategic growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
Program Management
- Support ownership and execution of the 250-1500 and 2132 programs.
- Manage program staffing, scheduling, resource planning, and customer deliverables.
- Monitor utilization, revenue, margin, and operational performance.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning activities.
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.Level III Responsibilities
- Serve as a Level III technical resource supporting inspection operations.
- Develop, review, and approve NDT procedures and work instructions.
- Support NAS410 certification and qualification activities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspection personnel.
- Participate in technical reviews, audits, and corrective action activities.
- Support customer audits and quality system compliance requirements.Operational Leadership
- Coordinate personnel assignments and deployment activities.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of technical personnel.
- Work closely with operations and quality leadership to drive program success.
- Promote safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence initiatives.Customer & Business Development
- Serve as a primary customer contact for assigned programs.
- Support proposal development, pricing, and contract negotiations.
- Identify opportunities for organic growth and expanded service offerings.
- Support strategic growth initiatives within Shipbuilding Services and Power & Propulsion.
Skills / Qualifications
Required
- Current NDT Level III certification in one or more methods.
- Minimum 8 years of NDT, shipbuilding, defense, or industrial experience.
- Strong understanding of personnel certification and qualification programs.
- Experience managing projects, personnel, and customer relationships.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Experience supporting Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding, NAVSEA, or related defense programs.
- NAS410 Certification Officer experience.
- Advanced NDT experience (PAUT, UT, VT, MT, PT).
- Program management experience supporting large workforce deployment programs.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
Company Overview
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.
Diversity Statement
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.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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