Metallurgical and Process Engineer

*Job Purpose* The Metallurgical and Process Engineer provides metallurgical and process engineering support to Tex-Isle's Tubular Division at Robstown, TX. The position oversees all metallurgical and mechanical laboratory testing activities and is responsible for ensuring that raw materials, HFW pipe manufacturing, induction heat treatment, and finished mechanical properties meet API and Tex-Isle's SOPs. In addition, the position owns the manufacturing process parameters for the mill, heat treatment, and finishing operations, driving process capability, yield, and continuous improvement. *Key Responsibilities:* · Oversee all metallurgical and mechanical laboratory testing activities, including tensile, hardness, Charpy impact, flattening, hydrostatic, metallographic, and chemical analysis testing. · Direct the daily work of laboratory technicians, including test scheduling, method training, and qualification records. · Ensure sampling frequency, specimen preparation, and test methods comply with API 5CT, API 5L, ASTM A370, and applicable customer specifications. · Maintain calibration status and test method validity for all laboratory equipment. · Review, approve, and sign mill test reports; ensure full heat and lot traceability from coil through finished pipe. · Provide metallurgical oversight of the HFW pipe manufacturing process, induction heat treatment, and mechanical testing. · Perform metallographic evaluation of samples for untempered martensite, martensitic structures, excessive grain growth, weld abnormalities, and other metallurgical anomalies. · Review MTRs for compliance against applicable material specifications and disposition non-conforming coil. · Investigate raw material related defects and performance issues and work with steel suppliers to improve steel quality; provide technical input in supplier selection and qualification. · Lead failure and reject analysis on pipe rejected for weld abnormalities or inferior raw material quality, and issue written root-cause reports with corrective actions. · Establish, document, and optimize process parameters for the HFW mill, induction heat treatment, sizing, and finishing operations, including welder settings, line speed, furnace temperature, and quench parameters. · Develop and qualify manufacturing practices for new grades, sizes, and products, including first-article runs and supporting qualification documentation. · Apply statistical process control to key process variables; monitor capability, investigate drift, and reduce variation. · Troubleshoot process upsets and product defects on the floor with operations, and implement corrective process changes. · Drive improvement in prime yield, scrap, rework, and first-pass conformance rates. · Write and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and test methods. · Review quality and production data (KPIs, audit findings, Non-Conformance Reports, repairs), identify trends, and recommend corrective actions. · Participate in internal audits for quality compliance and support API, ISO, and customer audits. · Train mill, heat treat, and finishing operators on the metallurgical and process basis for operating limits. · Lead process improvement projects. *Requirements and Qualifications:* · Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science required · 3-7 years of metallurgical, quality, or process engineering experience preferred · Preferably some experience in HFW/ERW pipe or OCTG products · Familiarity with API/ISO standards, including API 5CT and API 5L · Hands-on competence in metallography and mechanical testing methods · Experience with statistical process control and process capability analysis · Advanced Excel, AutoCAD, Matlab skills would be beneficial · Candidate shall have strong initiative (self-starter) · Candidate shall be skilled in problem analysis and problem solving · Candidate shall thrive and promote participation in a team environment · Candidate shall be able to work well within an organization interfacing with industry professionals, Tex-Isle sales team, other professionals and staff; be comfortable and confident interacting with Corporate leadership and key department personnel, and possesses diplomacy, enthusiasm, and perseverance · Some overtime and travel is required · Attention to detail and strong documentation skills · Comfortable lifting at least 60 lbs. on a regular basis · Able to effectively work towards achieving goals established by Tex-Isle for Quality and Safety *Reports To: Director QHSE* Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Relocation assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Metallurgy: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person