Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

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📍 Houston, TX, United StatesFull time

About this role

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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This Manager, Metallurgical Engineering position at NOV was posted on Jul 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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