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Jobtailor lists this Manager, Metallurgical Engineering opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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