Ect-mpi Supervisor

Department: Quality / NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Reports To: Quality Head / NDT Manager Industry: Steel / Forging / Machining Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing and executing Eddy Current Testing (ECT) and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) operations to ensure the quality and integrity of metal components. This role requires supervision of a team of NDT technicians and coordination with production, quality, and customer audit teams. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise day-to-day operations of ECT and MPI inspection for finished and semi-finished products (shafts, rings, flanges, etc.). • Ensure compliance with NDT standards (ASME, ASTM, IS, etc.) and customer-specific requirements. • Conduct training and guidance for technicians and junior inspectors on proper ECT-MPI procedures. • Review and approve inspection reports, ensuring accurate defect identification and documentation. • Perform root cause analysis for defect trends and initiate preventive actions. • Coordinate with production, machining, forging, and QA/QC teams to ensure timely inspection flow. • Maintain calibration and maintenance records of NDT equipment. • Support internal and external audits (ISO, IATF, customer audits). • Ensure safety and housekeeping standards in the NDT area. • Develop and implement SOPs and inspection criteria for new products or revised processes. Qualifications: • Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production Engineering. • NDT Level II (or higher) certification in ECT and MPI (mandatory). • Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in ECT/MPI, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. • Strong knowledge of forged/machined steel components and associated defect types. • Good command of reporting tools, interpretation of NDT results, and customer specs. • Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other quality systems. Preferred Industries: • Closed die / open die forging • Machined components (Shafts, Rings, Gears, Flanges) • Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Engineering component manufacturing Key Skills: • ECT/MPI equipment handling • Defect interpretation • Report generation & documentation • Team leadership • Communication & coordination • Analytical thinking • Audit handling