Manager, Metallurgical Engineering
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-07-08
Listing for:
NOV
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science (required)
- Advanced degree preferred
- Professional Engineer in Material Science a plus
- 7–10+ years of relevant experience with prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of metallurgical testing, failure analysis, and material properties
- Strong understanding of welding technologies and 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 with non‑destructive testing including wet magnetic inspection, ultrasound, x‑ray, etc.
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindsetResilience
- 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 software associated with metallurgical instruments and analysis
- 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
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