Senior Metallurgical Engineering Lead & R&D

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Houston, Texas is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer who will lead and develop a team, oversee R&D initiatives related to new steel chemistries, and direct failure analysis activities. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science and 7-10+ years of relevant experience, showcasing strong leadership and collaboration skills.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support innovations in materials and product performance while driving alignment between R&D and operations for enhanced product reliability.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience with prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of welding technologies and procedures, including ASM Section IX.
• Experience with lab equipment and familiarity with non-destructive testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of metallurgical engineers.
• Oversee metallurgical R&D initiatives including new steel chemistries.
• Direct failure analysis activities and ensure timely root cause identification.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Leadership

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science

Advanced degree preferred

Professional Engineer in Material Science

Tools

SEM

Microscopy

Hardness testing

Impact testing

Job description

NOV in Houston, Texas is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer who will lead and develop a team, oversee R&D initiatives related to new steel chemistries, and direct failure analysis activities. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or material science and 7-10+ years of relevant experience, showcasing strong leadership and collaboration skills.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support innovations in materials and product performance while driving alignment between R&D and operations for enhanced product reliability.