Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

NOV
Houston, TX
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.

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
Posted 2026-08-03

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