Metallurgical / Process Engineer – OCTG / Steel Pipe Mfg.

Leoforce; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and 401(k)

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Metallurgical / Process Engineer to own metallurgical testing and drive process improvements in OCTG steel pipe manufacturing. You will lead lab activities, oversee heat treatment, and optimize mill parameters on the shop floor.

The role requires 5–10 years in metallurgy or related engineering, API knowledge, and strong analytical skills. Relocation is considered for the right candidate and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5–10 years of metallurgical, process, quality, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with HFW/ERW pipe, OCTG, tubular, steel pipe manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of API 5CT and API 5L.
• Hands-on metallography, mechanical testing, and heat treatment.
• Experience with SPC, process capability, failure analysis, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on on the manufacturing floor.
• Advanced Excel; AutoCAD and MATLAB are a plus.
• Willingness to travel and lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical and mechanical laboratory activities (tensile, hardness, Charpy, etc.).
• Oversee HFW pipe manufacturing and induction heat treatment.
• Set and optimize process parameters for mill, welding, heat treating, sizing, and finishing.
• Ensure materials and finished products meet API 5CT/5L, ASTM A370, and customer specs.
• Conduct metallographic evaluations, failure analysis, defect investigations.
• Apply SPC and process capability to reduce variation and improve performance.
• Improve yield, scrap, rework, and first-pass conformance.
• Support raw-material quality and supplier improvements, first-article runs.
• Troubleshoot process issues on the factory floor.
• Develop procedures, work instructions, and audits for API, ISO, and customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Troubleshooting on floor

Advanced Excel

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Job description

Metallurgical / Process Engineer – OCTG / Steel Pipe Mfg.

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5 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year

Job Details

Metallurgical / Process Engineer – OCTG / Steel Pipe Mfg.

Location: South TX area

Salary: $110,000–$135,000 + benefits

Level: Senior

Relocation: Considered for the right candidate

Own the metallurgy behind OCTG steel pipe manufacturing—from HFW and heat treatment to quality, yield, and process improvement.

Seeking a Metallurgical / Process Engineer to provide hands‑on technical leadership across its tubular manufacturing operation. This engineer will own metallurgical and mechanical testing while driving process performance across HFW pipe manufacturing, induction heat treatment, sizing, finishing, and product quality.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing role for an engineer who enjoys solving problems on the mill floor, optimizing processes, and turning metallurgical data into measurable improvements.

What You'll Own

• Lead metallurgical and mechanical laboratory activities, including tensile, hardness, Charpy, flattening, hydrostatic, metallographic, and chemical testing.
• Provide metallurgical oversight of HFW pipe manufacturing and induction heat treatment.
• Establish and optimize mill, welding, heat‑treatment, sizing, and finishing process parameters.
• Ensure materials and finished products meet API 5CT, API 5L, ASTM A370, and customer requirements.
• Conduct metallographic evaluations, failure analysis, defect investigation, and root‑cause analysis.
• Apply SPC and process capability to reduce variation and improve process performance.
• Drive improvements in yield, scrap, rework, and first‑pass conformance.
• Support raw‑material quality, supplier improvement, new‑grade/product qualification, and first‑article runs.
• Troubleshoot process and product issues directly with operations on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop technical procedures, work instructions, and support API, ISO, and customer audits.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of metallurgical, process, quality, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with HFW/ERW pipe, OCTG, tubular, steel pipe, or related steel manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of API 5CT and API 5L.
• Hands‑on experience with metallography, mechanical testing, and heat treatment.
• Experience with SPC, process capability, failure analysis, and root‑cause problem solving.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working hands‑on with manufacturing operations and troubleshooting process issues on the floor.
• Advanced Excel skills; AutoCAD and MATLAB are a plus.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime and travel as needed.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 60 lbs.

Why Consider This Role?

You'll have real technical ownership of metallurgy and manufacturing processes—not just a laboratory or quality function. Your work will directly influence product quality, heat treatment, process capability, yield, and continuous improvement across an OCTG steel pipe operation.

Reports to: Director QHSE

A bit about us:

We are a growing and well‑established steel tubular processing and manufacturing organization serving the energy and industrial sectors, with operations focused on pipe processing, coating, inspection, and production excellence across multiple facilities in Texas.

Why join us?

• Join a stable, growing organization serving the energy and steel tubular industries with a strong reputation for quality.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k).
• Long‑term career growth opportunities to advance into Quality, Operations, or Plant Leadership.