Corporate Functional Manager - Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

Lead NDT Excellence. Drive Transformation. Shape the Future.

Scot Forge is seeking a Corporate Functional Manager - Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to provide strategic and technical leadership for NDT operations across our manufacturing facilities.

This highly visible leadership role is responsible for advancing NDT performance through operational excellence, process standardization, talent development, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Plant Managers and cross-functional leaders, you will help drive safety, quality, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction across the organization.

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 Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• High-impact leadership role influencing NDT operations across multiple facilities
• Opportunity to shape the future of Scot Forge's inspection and quality capabilities
• Strong commitment to safety, technical excellence, and employee development
• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. With more than $600 million in annual revenue, Scot Forge serves critical industries including energy, transportation, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing.

Our forged components are used in some of the world's most demanding applications. As Corporate Functional Manager - NDT, you will play a key role in ensuring our inspection systems, personnel, and technologies continue to meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational performance.

What You'll Do

As the Corporate Functional Manager - NDT, you will:

• Lead NDT strategy, performance improvement, and operational excellence initiatives across all facilities
• Standardize inspection processes, certifications, equipment programs, and best practices
• Provide technical oversight of Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) programs
• Partner with plant leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
• Develop NDT leaders and technical talent through training, certification programs, coaching, and succession planning
• Collaborate with Quality, Metallurgy, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to solve complex technical challenges
• Support capital planning, technology investments, equipment modernization, and process improvement efforts
• Serve as the company's subject matter expert for NDT technologies, standards, specifications, and inspection best practices

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of NDT, Quality, Metallurgical, or related manufacturing experience
• Leadership experience within manufacturing operations, technical teams, or multi-site environments
• Deep knowledge of Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Experience leading continuous improvement and operational performance initiatives
• Ability to influence results and build alignment across multiple facilities and functions
• Strong communication, leadership, and talent development skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in forging, steel, metals, foundry, aerospace, defense, or other heavy manufacturing environments
• ASNT Level III certification, preferably in multiple methods
• Multi-site operational or quality leadership experience
• Strong understanding of quality systems, customer requirements, and industry compliance standards
• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Work Environment

• Regular interaction with manufacturing operations and production leadership
• Travel between Scot Forge facilities as needed
• Ability to work effectively in both office and industrial manufacturing environments
• Frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the organization

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.