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Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

Houston, TX · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Direct failure analysis activities and ensure timely root cause identification * Review and approve ... Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science (required) * Advanced degree ...

CiresiMorek

Director of Metallurgy

Torrance, CA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field * 5+ years ... Experience in forging or heavy manufacturing environments The successful Director of Metallurgy ...

LPW Group

Engineering Director

Houston, TX · On-site

The Engineering Director serves as the company's foremost technical authority on valve design ... Materials, Alloys & Metallurgy * Direct alloy and material selection for all valve pressure ...

Smith Valves

Engineering Director

Houston, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The Engineering Director serves as the company's foremost technical authority on valve design ... Materials, Alloys & Metallurgy * Direct alloy and material selection for all valve pressure ...

Smith Valves

$150 - $200/hr

The Engineering Director serves as the company's foremost technical authority on valve design ... Materials, Alloys & Metallurgy * Direct alloy and material selection for all valve pressure ...

Arconic

Lead Product Metallurgical Engineer

Alcoa, TN · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related field from an ... Business experience in direct contact with suppliers or internal/external customers. * Business ...

ELLWOOD National Forge

Metallurgist

Corry, PA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

This exempt position will report to the Director of Technical Services, and is responsible for but ... Education Bachelors or better in Metallurgical Engineering or related field. Preferred Equal ...

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Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

Houston, TX • On-site

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$200 - $250/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

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
  • Communicate project updates and milestones to leadership
Requirements
  • 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, 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.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in metallurgical engineering with a focus on R&D initiatives, failure analysis, and material property optimization. Proven leadership in managing teams and collaborating across functions to drive project success and technical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Failure Analysis
  • Metallurgical Testing
  • Welding Technologies
  • Lab Equipment Management
Hard Skills
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Failure Analysis
  • Metallurgical Testing
  • Material Properties
  • Heat Treatment Processes
  • Steel Chemistry Development
  • Welding Procedures
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Root Cause Identification
  • Technical Report Review
Soft Skills
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer in Material Science
Industry Keywords
  • Steel Chemistries
  • Product Improvements
  • R&D Initiatives
  • Technical Challenges
  • Cross-Functional Teams
Tools & Technologies
  • SEM
  • Microscopy
  • Hardness Testing
  • Impact Testing
  • Wet Magnetic Inspection
  • Ultrasound
  • X-Ray
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