NDE Services Product Line Manager

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

NDE Services Product Line Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for the NDE Services organization within Installed Base. Oversees multiple specialized groups, including NDE technology development, engineering advisors, proposals and business development, project execution, automated NDE analysis, IVVI/manual NDE, project leads, and supporting administrative and program functions. Sets the vision for NDE capabilities and ensures safe, high‑quality delivery of non‑destructive examination services to nuclear utility customers.

NDE Services Product Line Manager directs complex technical assignments through subordinate managers across multiple cost centers and work groups. Leads development of new or enhanced NDE technologies, methods, and automated data evaluation capabilities. Ensures operational excellence, customer satisfaction, nuclear safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives. Provides updates and technical insight to senior leadership as needed.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

• Provides organizational leadership and technical direction for NDE Services, ensuring effective performance of complex nuclear non‑destructive examination programs through subordinate managers and technical leads.
• Plans and directs execution of NDE activities across automated analysis, IVVI/manual inspections, robotics-enabled examinations, and field project implementation, ensuring alignment with industry codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Ensures project plans, procedures, inspection techniques, and deliverables comply with nuclear regulatory requirements, internal quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Develops and administers technical standards, inspection methodologies, and process improvements related to ultrasonic testing, visual inspections, eddy current, automated data systems, and other NDE technologies used across the fleet.
• Provides goals, objectives, and performance standards for managers and technical personnel; ensures effective development of talent within specialized NDE disciplines.
• Leads long‑range planning for the NDE Services portfolio, including technology modernization, automation strategies, digital analysis capabilities, and workforce development.
• Builds strong relationships with nuclear utility customers, providing consultation on inspection planning, outage readiness, emergent work, and technical problem solving.
• Oversees development of proposals, cost estimates, and business development initiatives supporting growth of NDE Solutions offerings.
• Researches and assesses best practices, new inspection technologies, robotics advancements, and data evaluation innovations; recommends application to nuclear field work.
• Works on special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross‑functional efforts supporting Installed Base and broader Engineering Services.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum of 12 years related technical experience or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• Advanced knowledge of NDE techniques, standards, codes (ASME, ANSI), and nuclear industry inspection practices (BWRVIP, MRP).
• Ability to set strategic direction for a medium‑ to large‑scale technical organization and lead development of evolving inspection capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with customers, regulators, senior leadership, engineering teams, and field personnel.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and foster collaboration across technical disciplines.
• Advanced technical problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and operational decision‑making capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership managing multiple projects, cost centers, and staff through subordinate managers.
• Knowledge of automated analysis platforms, digital inspection systems, emerging NDE technologies, and robotics-assisted methodologies.
  
  

Total Rewards Package

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $150,000 - $212,000 per year , and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
  
  

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400 employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.
  
  

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A ).