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The Manager, Metallurgical Engineering will lead and develop a team of metallurgical engineers, overseeing R&D initiatives, failure analysis, and technical report review. Responsibilities include ensuring lab equipment is maintained, collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting heat treatment processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with HSE and QA systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science, 7-10+ years of experience, and strong knowledge in metallurgical testing, failure analysis, material properties, and welding technologies.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science, with an advanced degree preferred. Must have 7-10+ years of relevant experience, including prior leadership or supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of metallurgical testing, failure analysis, material properties, welding technologies (ASM Section IX), and lab equipment (SEM, microscopy, hardness, impact testing) is essential. Familiarity with heat treatment processes, steel chemistry, and non-destructive testing is also required.
Description
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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
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
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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.
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BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- continuous improvement mindset
- Resilience
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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.
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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.
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