Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

NOV, Inc.$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science required
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • Professional Engineer in Material Science is a plus
  • 7-10+ years of relevant experience
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of metallurgical engineers
  • Oversee metallurgical R&D initiatives including new steel chemistries
  • Direct failure analysis activities ensuring timely root cause identification
  • Review and approve technical reports and test results
  • Ensure lab equipment is maintained and operated safely
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Engagement in cutting-edge R&D projects
  • Opportunity to lead a specialized team
  • Involvement in product performance innovation
  • Support for continuous professional development
  • Potential for collaboration with diverse teams across functions
Full Job Description
Job 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
  • 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.


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.


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