Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

NOV


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and develop a team of metallurgical engineers
  • Oversee metallurgical R&D initiatives including new steel chemistries and product improvements
  • Direct failure analysis activities and ensure timely root cause identification
  • Review and approve technical reports and test results
  • Ensure lab equipment is maintained calibrated and operated safely
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges
  • Support heat treatment processes and material property optimization when required
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with HSE and QA systems
  • Communicate project updates and milestones to leadership

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science (required)
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Professional Engineer in Material Science a plus.
  • 710 years of relevant experience with prior leadership or supervisory experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong knowledge of metallurgical testing failure analysis and material properties.
  • Strong understanding of welding technologies procedures including ASM Section IX.
  • Experience with lab equipment such as SEM microscopy hardness and impact testing.
  • Understanding of heat treatment processes and steel chemistry development.
  • Familiarity of non-destructive testing including wet magnetic inspection ultrasound x-ray etc.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Leadership
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • continuous improvement mindset
  • Resilience

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Metallurgical analysis
  • Materials development and testing
  • Data analysis and technical reporting
  • Strong technical writing and verbal skills
  • Knowledge of industry standards (API NACE ASTM ASM).
  • Knowledge of metallurgical flaw inspection processes.
  • Ability to quickly master new softwares associated with metallurgical instruments and analysis.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support Grant Prideco R&D strategy through innovation in materials and product performance
  • Partner with operations to transition R&D developments into production
  • Drive alignment between R&D quality and manufacturing to improve overall product reliability and performance.




Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESLead and develop a team of metallurgical engineersOversee metallurgical R&D initiatives including new steel chemistries and product improvementsDirect failure analysis activities and ensure timely root cause identificationReview and approve technical repor...

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