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Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Manager, NDT

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is

all-in , committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.Vast is looking for a

Manager, NDT , reporting to the

Senior Vice President, Quality and Supply Chain , to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.This will be a full-time,

exempt

position located in our

Long Beach

location.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, manage and grow a team with strong expertise in NDT applications and competencies in signal and image processing, advanced analytics, automation, data storage, NDT digital thread development and data evaluation productivity tools to best satisfy the needs of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.Drive collaboration and best practices across the business and inspection team with regards to identification, development, maturation, and industrialization of new inspection technology.Develop a strategic roadmap for the area of responsibility, including creation of associated policy and procedure development.Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical and program requirements, schedules, and contract commitments.Build and maintain partnerships with manufacturing in remaining compliant to current and developing inspection specifications.Help implement automated and assisted evaluation tools to drive productivity and robustness in our inspection processes.Lead the efforts on digital inspection data movement and archival modernization (NDE digital thread), identifying IT infrastructure and software system requirements.Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing, inspection and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services.Responsible for design and construction of test facilities, instrumentation systems and the development of test software.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Production Engineering/Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.Minimum of 8 years of nondestructive testing experience.ASNT Level III certification or equivalent in at least three disciplines.Prior supervisory or project lead experience in a salaried environment.Prior experience developing training & certification programs.Experience managing records retention / archival processes.Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.Preferred Skills & ExperiencePrior experience in developing and leading inspection development across one or more modalities (Xray, CT, UT, EC, FPI, Visual, IR) including technology development and new inspection introductions into production.Prior experience in Aviation manufacturing processes and materials, component manufacturing, Quality systems and APQP.Demonstrated ability to manage large projects and lead teams. Track record of delivering results on programs.Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.Additional Requirements:Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.Ability to lift up to 30 lbs unassisted.Salary Range:

California$130,000 - $190,000 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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