Corporate Functional Manager, Non-Destructive Testing in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge

Lead NDT Excellence. Drive Transformation. Shape the Future.

At Scot Forge, we manufacture high-performance forged components for some of the world's most demanding industries. With more than 130 years of success, $600M+ in revenue, and 100% employee ownership, we offer more than a job, we offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We're hiring a Corporate Functional Manager, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to provide enterprise-wide leadership for NDT operations across our manufacturing facilities. This highly visible role is responsible for developing NDT strategy, driving operational excellence, standardizing best practices, and building organizational capability across the company. The role combines the strategic responsibilities of our Corporate Functional Manager structure with technical oversight of Scot Forge's NDT systems, certifications, personnel, and inspection processes.

You'll partner closely with Plant Managers, Quality, Metallurgy, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction while ensuring our NDT processes remain technically sound, scalable, and compliant with customer and industry requirements.

This role supports operations in Spring Grove, IL, Franklin Park, IL, and Clinton, WI and may be based at any of these locations. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to influence manufacturing performance across an entire enterprise.

We're seeking a transformational leader who can elevate NDT operations through standardized processes, technical excellence, disciplined execution, and talent development. Success in this role requires someone who can build alignment across multiple facilities, challenge the status quo, and lead meaningful operational change while maintaining strong credibility on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably within the forging, steel, metals, foundry, aerospace, defense, or other industrial manufacturing sectors, and understands the operational realities of large-scale manufacturing environments.

What You'll Own

• Enterprise-wide NDT strategy, standards, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Technical oversight of Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) programs across all facilities
• NDT personnel qualification, certification, training, succession planning, and leadership development
• Customer, industry, and internal compliance related to NDT processes, procedures, equipment, and records
• Capital planning, technology investments, equipment modernization, and process standardization efforts

What You'll Do

• Lead NDT operations across multiple facilities, partnering 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

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of NDT, Quality, Metallurgical, or related manufacturing experience, 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 U.S. without sponsorship and able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Why Scot Forge

• 100% employee-owned industry leader in forged and engineered metal products
• Opportunity to influence NDT operations across three manufacturing facilities
• High-visibility leadership role with significant impact on quality performance, customer satisfaction, and future growth
• Ability to drive transformational change in a critical manufacturing function
• Strong commitment to safety, technical excellence, and employee development
• Stable, growing organization with a long-term ownership mindset
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an NDT leader who thrives in heavy manufacturing environments, enjoys developing people, and has a track record of driving transformational change, we'd like to connect.

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing, ESOP, FSA/HSA programs, paid time off, vacation, and paid holidays.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.