Metallurgy Specialist - USA

Our client is a market leader of subsea production systems for the energy industry. The main purpose of the role is to provide technical support, leadership and possible independent decision making related to materials and welding necessary to meet Global MPS engineering needs. To identify the need for and create engineering standards and requirements.

Key responsibilities are to consult with other departments on equipment designs and questions, identify root cause of problems and develop alternative solutions and communicate associated benefits and risks. To participate in planning and scheduling projects and sponsor projects to higher management. To provide metallurgical and welding technology advice, decisions and support to Engineering and to take a leadership role as a customer interface on material problems and recommendations. To work with Manufacturing and Weld shop to develop welding process improvements and new procedures and assist purchasing department in obtaining vendor material and process quality. To work with peers in other regions on standard product designs and assist the Quality Assurance department in performing internal and external audits and qualifying new suppliers. Leads failure analysis testing and to prepare test reports and closure reports on engineering project assignments.

Candidates should be degree qualified in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering. Must have expert knowledge of metallurgical manufacturing and heat-treating processes and advanced knowledge of welding processes and material properties. Some knowledge of systems and basic knowledge of competing and alternative technologies.

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