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ThermTech, Inc.

Metallurgical Engineer

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Document lab results in Bluestreak, Midwest Metallurgical Laboratories (MML) in-house operating system * Perform various other metallurgical evaluations including but not limited to spectroscopy ...

AngloGold Ashanti

Project Metallurgist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Support development and refinement of process operating philosophies and metallurgical performance models. Economic Evaluation & Process Modeling * Assist in developing CAPEX and OPEX inputs for ...

Novelis

Metallurgical Engineer

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating ... As part of the Metallurgy team, you will work on innovative projects that enhance product ...

Aluminum Dynamics, LLC.

$80 - $100/hr

Support daily metallurgical and process control activities within assigned production areas ... Collaborate with operators, maintenance, and support staff to implement sustainable solutions

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Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

Houston, TX • On-site

National Oilwell Varco
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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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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Year founded

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