Manager, Metallurgical Engineering

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Metallurgical Engineering leader in Houston to guide a team of engineers and advance R&D initiatives in steel chemistries and product improvements.

You will direct failure analysis activities, review test results, and ensure safe, well-maintained lab operations while collaborating across functions to resolve complex technical challenges and communicate progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or closely related field.
• Advanced degree preferred for leadership in R&D and strategy.
• PE in Material Science is a plus for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of metallurgical engineers.
• Oversee R&D initiatives including steel chemistries and product improvements.
• Direct failure analysis activities and identify root causes.
• 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.
• Communicate project updates and milestones to leadership.

Skills

Metallurgical Engineering

Failure Analysis

Metallurgical Testing

Material Properties

Heat Treatment

Welding Procedures

Non-Destructive Testing

Root Cause Identification

Technical Report Review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Professional Engineer in Material Science

Tools

SEM

Microscopy

Hardness Testing

Impact Testing

Wet Magnetic Inspection

Ultrasound

X-Ray

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