Non-Metallic Materials Lead Engineer
Location:
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR, 21941-850 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR, 20210-912
Employment type:
Employee
Place of work:
Hybrid
Offshore/Onshore:
Onshore
Job Purpose
Contribute to the Core Technologies mission by delivering technical expertise in non-metallic materials and fabrication processes. Support Simplification, Standardization, and Industrialization (SSI) initiatives and ensure alignment with company core values. Drive predictable execution and cost-effective solutions across projects through global harmonization and knowledge reuse
Job Description
- Develop and maintain engineering design rules, specifications and tools related to non-metallic material selection, ageing, corrosion and coatings.
- Provide technical expertise in different families of non-metallic materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers and thermosets.
- Support material characterization, chemical compatibility, ageing and degradation studies for materials exposed to seawater and subsea produced fluids.
- Provide materials engineering support for subsea technologies and products, including SPS, SURF, rigid pipelines, flexible systems and umbilicals.
- Support PLM/NPD initiatives, R&D projects and technology roadmaps.
- Provide technical input for supplier qualification, technical audits and global technical queries.
- Support manufacturing processes involving non-metallic materials, including extrusion, injection molding, coating and painting.
- Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Quality, Project and Tender teams.Contribute to Simplification, Standardization and Industrialization (SSI) initiatives, promoting global harmonization and reuse of engineering knowledge.
- Support the deployment and use of digital engineering tools to improve engineering efficiency.
- Capture lessons learned and best practices and contribute to knowledge management initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives focused on material performance, sustainability and cost-effective solutions.
- Apply strong problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and A3.
- Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.
Location: Tech Center - Ilha do Fundão - RJ
Please submit your CV/resume in English when applying for this position.
This opportunity is also open for persons with disabilities and INSS-rehabilitated individuals
You are meant for this job if:
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or a related engineering discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred.
CREA
Advanced English.
Experience in the Oil & Gas industry or a similar industry.
Strong knowledge and practical experience with non-metallic materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers, and thermosets.
Experience with material selection, ageing, degradation, corrosion, and chemical compatibility.Knowledge of non-metallic manufacturing processes, including extrusion, injection molding, coating, and painting.
Experience with mechanical, physical, and chemical characterization of non-metallic materials.
Familiarity with subsea products and technologies, including SPS and SURF.
Experience developing technical specifications and working with engineering and client requirements.
Experience supporting supplier qualification and technical audits.
Familiarity with SSI principles, Lean methodology, and digital engineering tools.
Ability to work effectively within global and cross-functional teams.
Skills
English
Communication
Adaptability
Date posted:
Oct 23, 2026
Requisition number:
20569